To tackle ongoing accommodation deficits faced by its personnel and their families, the Nigerian Army has initiated the construction of 1,000 housing units at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks Phase II located in Asokoro, Abuja.
The project, which began with a groundbreaking ceremony on December 24, 2025, is expected to accommodate about 6,000 residents and is scheduled for completion by December 2026.
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed details of the project in a post on X after inspecting the development site.
According to Dare, the project has involved more than 5,000 skilled and unskilled workers, with the site requiring extensive earthworks because of its hilly terrain.
The Phase II development is separate from Phase I of the barracks, which was commissioned by President Bola Tinubu on January 23, 2025, with accommodation for 614 personnel.
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has described the Phase II project as part of a broader effort to move away from short-term repairs towards the provision of durable accommodation for soldiers.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Shaibu linked improved accommodation to troop morale, family stability and operational readiness, while thanking President Tinubu for the funding and support for the project.
The Army says the housing programme forms part of its wider “Soldier First” welfare agenda.
Beyond the Abuja project, Shaibu has directed the completion of ongoing residential projects across Army formations, approved two 30-family blocks in each Army division as an interim accommodation measure and continued the renovation of existing barracks.
The Army’s welfare programme also covers healthcare, education, insurance, family support and post-service housing.
The Phase II project is intended to provide accommodation for personnel and their families, particularly troops returning from operational deployments, as the Army seeks to address its long-standing housing deficit.
What You Should Know
The Nigerian Army is undertaking a major infrastructure project to provide durable housing for its personnel through the construction of 1,000 housing units at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks Phase II in Asokoro, Abuja, slated for completion by December 2026.
- Positive Impact: This initiative significantly boosts troop morale, improves family stability, and supports operational readiness by providing reliable, long-term accommodation for approximately 6,000 residents, particularly welcoming troops returning from operational deployments.
- Economic & Operational Benefit: The development has successfully engaged over 5,000 skilled and unskilled workers, stimulating local employment while addressing the army’s long-standing housing deficit under the ‘Soldier First’ welfare agenda.
