CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF COMMISSIONS NEWLY REMODELLED NIGERIAN ARMY ORDNANCE SUB-TAILORING FACTORY IN OSOGBO
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has commissioned the newly remodelled Nigerian Army Ordnance Sub-Tailoring Factory (NAOSTF) at Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Osun State, on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
The COAS, who was represented at the occasion by the Commander, Engineering Construction Command, Ede, Osun State, Brigadier General MO Momoh, was received at the Quarter Guard by the Deputy Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Colonel ME Obi.
In his address delivered by his representative, the COAS expressed profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering support to the Nigerian Army. He noted that the President’s commitment had contributed significantly to the improvement of various welfare initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of Nigerian Army personnel.
While unveiling the commissioning plaque and cutting the commissioning tape, the COAS commended the quality of the newly installed state-of-the-art equipment, noting that the facility would significantly enhance the welfare and professional needs of Army personnel.
He further charged the Officer Commanding of the factory to ensure the effective utilisation and proper maintenance of the equipment to guarantee its durability and optimal performance over an extended period.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Officer Commanding, Nigerian Army Ordnance Sub-Tailoring Factory, Osogbo, Major IA Bamishile, gave a brief overview of the factory and highlighted its importance to the Nigerian Army. He also warmly welcomed the Special Guest of Honour and other distinguished guests to the commissioning ceremony.
Yahaya Nasir kabara
Major
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers
1 November 2026