The Nigerian Army has inaugurated the newly‑constructed Regimental Sergeant Majors’ (RSMs) office at 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta.
In his remarks at the inauguration on Saturday , the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Brig.- Gen. Godwin Nwamba, noted that the office of the RSM remained the heartbeat of discipline and welfare for non commissioned officers and soldiers.
He said the Guards Room which also domicile in the building was the symbol of the operational readiness and security of the Brigade.
He added that the construction and modernisation of the facility underscored the Brigade’s commitment to providing a conducive and professional environment for key administrative and operational personnel.
He stated that the project was a testament to the continuous effort to enhance the welfare and operational efficiency of 35 Artillery Brigade, thanking the various individuals who assisted in making the edifice possible.
The commander posited that the true cause of peace was often borne most heavily by the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) , 81 Division , Maj.-Gen. Farouk Mijinyawa, congratulated the commander for the project.
Mijinyawa said he was pleased with the quality and standard of work he saw in the RSM office and encouraged other commanding officers to do the same.
He charged commanders and commanding officers to strive to add value to the system.
Mijinyawa and Nwamba also appreciated a philanthropist, Chief Bayo Fatusi, who sponsored an empowerment programme for widows of fallen heroes.
They noted that the empowerment programme was a way to help the widows regain self reliance, dignity and economic stability.
Earlier, Fatusin said he was driven by the need to build a world where every woman, regardless of background, education or circumstance, is given the chance to rise to her full potential.
Beneficiaries were given sewing machines, hair dryers, grinding engines, 50kg bags of rice and cash donations.
