The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commissioned multiple newly completed infrastructural projects at the 401 Special Forces Brigade, Joe Akaahan Cantonment, Makurdi, Benue State.
According to the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Appolonia Anele, the commissioning ceremony held on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, is part of ongoing efforts to upgrade facilities within Nigerian Army formations across the country.
Speaking at the event, the COAS reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of troops and their families. He noted that the new projects would enhance operational efficiency, boost morale, and improve the overall quality of life within the cantonment.
The projects inaugurated include the remodelled Joint Officers’ Mess, Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess, the Jumpers’ Club, a newly constructed Regimental Sergeant Major’s Residence, and Transit Accommodation for personnel.
General Oluyede urged beneficiaries to put the facilities to good use and ensure proper maintenance.
The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Hyacinth Alia, represented by his deputy, Dr. Sam Ode, joined senior military officers, members of the State Executive Council, and heads of security agencies at the ceremony.
The event also featured a symbolic tree-planting exercise by the COAS and the representative of the governor.
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