Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, inaugurated the newly constructed Quarter Guard and remodelled Headquarters of the 22 Armoured Brigade at Sobi, Ilorin East Local Government Area.

The projects, executed by the Nigerian Army, align with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff to promote a culture of infrastructure maintenance within the military.

Governor AbdulRazaq also donated three operational vehicles and 10 motorcycles to boost the Brigade’s operational efficiency.

Speaking at the event, the Governor emphasized the importance of equipping the military with both weapons and necessary infrastructure.

“We are here today to commission the Quarter Guard and other facilities of the Nigerian Army. One thing is clear, any money that is appropriated by the Federal Government through the National Assembly trickles down to the Army. And this event serves as proof,” he said.

“It is not just about buying weapons; it is also about putting infrastructure in place for the military to be able to do their work properly.

“We want to thank the Nigerian Army, especially here in Kwara, for helping us to keep the peace. They are doing their best to make sure we sleep every night.”

The commissioning ceremony was attended by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Ibadan, Maj. Gen. Obinna Onubogu; Commander 22 Armoured Brigade, Maj. Gen. Oluwafemi Williams; and Provost of the Nigerian Army College of Education (NACOE), Major General Umar Nasir Babangida, among other senior officers.

Maj. Gen. Onubogu lauded the Governor’s continued support for security in the state, describing it as instrumental in maintaining peace.

“For Kwara State, we must thank God for the peace within the state. Of course, there are areas of concern, but we have been able to manage that. This is partly because of the support we get from His Excellency the Governor, who has spared no effort in ensuring that the troops of the Nigerian Army within the state continue to carry out their operations,” he stated.

“As you can see, we just commissioned the 22 Brigade Quarter Guard and the three vehicles donated by the state government. His Excellency has also approved the purchase of 10 motorcycles, which we also commissioned today.

“All these will go into our operations within Kwara State. So when you talk of the security and the peace we are enjoying in the state, it is because we have this kind of support. We are grateful to His Excellency.”

Commander of the Brigade, Maj. Gen. Williams, noted that the headquarters was remodelled to provide a conducive working environment for personnel in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.

“This project couldn’t have been possible without the logistic support of the COAS, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede,” he said.

“Also, I must thank His Excellency, the Governor of Kwara State, for his interventions that ensured the completion of the project.”

The event underscored the Kwara State Government’s commitment to strengthening security and supporting military operations in the state.