The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new Nigerian Army depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, bringing the total number of army depots in the country to three, alongside existing facilities in Kaduna and Osogbo.
Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, disclosed the development on X, stating, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new depot for the Nigerian Army in Abakaliki. This development takes the number of depots in Nigeria to three; Kaduna, Osogbo, and now Abakaliki.”
In a video accompanying the announcement, Chief of Army Staff Major General Waidi Shaibu explained that the new depot aims to bolster the Nigerian Army’s capacity amid growing security challenges nationwide.
“This initiative is designed to increase the strength of the Nigerian Army across all geopolitical zones,” he said.
The new facility will train 3,500 additional troops, with another 3,500 scheduled to arrive next week from Osogbo.
Shaibu highlighted that soldiers will receive advanced infantry training using modern technology, including indoor shooting ranges, to enhance marksmanship and operational readiness.
“With the additional 3,500 troops coming on board, alongside another 3,500 next week from Osogbo, all will undergo advanced infantry training to prepare them for deployment.”
“We are leveraging technology in training to improve their marksmanship and operational effectiveness, ensuring they are fully equipped for the challenges ahead,” Shaibu said.
