BUA begins construction of N2bn housing estate for soldiers

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has commenced the construction of 120 family housing units (Corporal and Below Quarters) for the Nigerian Army at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri in Abuja.

This forms part of the N10 billion Security Support Fund donated by ASR Africa in 2022 to the Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies with N2 billion allocated to the Nigerian Army.

Speaking at the event on Thursday, the MD/CEO of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, said the donation was to further support security agencies “as there can be no meaningful development without adequate peace and security in the nation”.

Udoh further commended the Nigerian Army for prioritising the welfare of its personnel, promising continued support by the ASR team in ensuring the full implementation and delivery of the project.

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Also speaking, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, appreciated Rabiu for his “kind and rare gesture” to the Nigerian Army.

Lagbaja added that this support will further boost the morale of the personnel in delivering adequate security to Nigerians.

The high point of the event was the laying of foundation for the 120 Units of Family Corporal and Below Quarters (CBQ) by Udoh and Lagbaja.

Others in attendance were the Chief of Policy and Plans, Major General B. R. Sinjen; the Chief of Logistics, Major General E. Akerejola; and other senior officers of the Nigerian Army, and the ASR Africa team.

The Star