The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s (NA) commitment to providing comprehensive support for soldiers and their families to effectively navigate marital challenges.
He spoke during the inaugural workshop organized by the Nigerian Army Women Command, focused on “Building a Happy and Peaceful Family for NA Personnel,” held at the Army Headquarters Command Officers Mess 1 in Asokoro, Abuja.
Represented by Major General Koko Isoni, Commander of the Army Headquarters Garrison, the COAS highlighted that soldiers with stable and supportive family lives draw additional morale from their secure home fronts, allowing them to concentrate better on their duties. This enhanced focus results in improved performance, quicker decision-making, and ultimately, greater mission success. He emphasized that when soldiers are free from the distractions of relationship crises, the entire NA benefits.
The COAS noted that the well-being of soldiers and their families is central to the Army’s ongoing transformation. He outlined various support systems, including the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS), accessible education for soldiers’ children through command schools, the establishment of worship centers, and skills acquisition centers for family members.
