Fintiri also commended the Nigerian army for its efforts toward meeting the welfare needs of its personnel and their families through the establishment of entrepreneurial and skill acquisition centre. Buratai said that the entrepreneurial and skill acquisition centre, transit accommodation and accident and emergency ward projects being executed at the cantonment were critical to the well being of the personnel. He explained that the centre would develop the skills of the youths and women in the cantonment in becoming self-reliant. Muhammed disclosed that the accident and emergency ward of the Brigade Medical centre had the capacity to handle 30 patients at a time. He added that a block making factory had been established as part of skill acquisition programme towards engaging the youths in the cantonment.

Source: The Guardian December 28, 2019 15:00 UTC