The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu has unveiled multiple intervention projects in Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos Plateau State. A statement emailed to Newsdiaryonline on Sunday said the move is part of the Army Chief’s “consistent efforts to enhance civil – military relations via achieving his vision ‘to have a professionally responsive Nigeria army in the discharge of its constitutional roles’”
Major Ikechukwu Stephen Eze,Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations,3 Division disclosed in the statement that the COAS was ably represented by the Commander Corps of Engineers Maj Gen JS Malu. Among the projects commissioned were the Remodeled Rhino Golf Club House and the rehabilitated road which leads to the Rhino Golf Course.
Similarly, the representative of the COAS inspected some ongoing projects and laid the foundation of Maxwell Khobe Cantonment Multi Purpose Dam which on completion will supply potable water to Barracks’ residents and the entire host community of Rukuba and Miango located in Jos, Plateau State.
Other ongoing projects inspected by the COAS include, the renovation work at St Sebastian Catholic Church, Central Mosque and 3 Division Training School. The COAS was also taken round the Barracks by the General Officer Commanding, Maj Gen Nuhu Angbazo for on spot inspection of completed projects and assessment of structures within the Barracks that require immediate attention. Among the structures inspected are the abandoned / dilapidated Corporal and Below Quarters (CBQ), 3 Division Hospital and Rhino Officers’ Mess.
All projects were funded by the Nigerian Army through the timely approval of the COAS under the supervision of the GOC of 3 Division Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Nuhu Angbazo.
