Engineering construction company Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has, in a statement, noted that it had been contracted to construct the new Armed Forces Complex.
It stated, “The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Armed Forces Complex, Asokoro, Abuja, declared, just as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, praised the military for the foresight on the project.
“According to the Chief of Defence Staff, who also declared that partnering with Julius Berger was deliberate, a new Armed Forces Complex became necessary for some reasons. He noted that the current Armed Forces Complex in Area 10, Garki, was meant to be a temporary location of the services; that is, the Army, Air Force, and the Navy. But it has become largely inadequate. So, a new complex has been designed to tackle this unique challenge, and the location of the new complex is unique with the surrounding Mpape and Asokoro Rocks in the area. The CDS added that the features will present a large measure of security, among other things.
“We engage Julius Berger to do this job not just because they come highly recommended but because they have the track record of performance and deliver on schedule like they have done very efficiently in similar projects of a sensitive nature in record time.”
Challenging the stakeholders on the new Armed Forces Complex, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, said the first phase of the complex must start immediately and must be completed by the end of my administration.
Describing the day’s event as a significant milestone in the continuing effort to strengthen Nigeria’s security apparatus by providing a new centralised infrastructure for the headquarters of Defence and all three arms of Nigeria’s Armed Forces to carry out their critical role in safeguarding Nigeria.
The Managing Director of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Dr. Peer Lubasch, commended the President for approving the project.
He said, “Julius Berger is deeply honoured to be the contractor of choice for this iconic project. For 60 years, we have been entrusted with the construction of priority infrastructure in Nigeria. And for 60 years, we have delivered reliably, with the highest integrity and professionalism. With the continued support of our esteemed clients and stakeholders, we are confident that Julius Berger will exceed expectations in constructing the New Armed Forces Headquarters Complex that stands as a symbol of national pride and strength. “
Praising the President’s commitment to advancing the operational capacity of the Armed Forces, Lubasch said, “It is exemplary and reflects a deep sense of patriotism, adding, Your leadership has been instrumental to this project, and we are grateful for the vital role you hold in its success.
“We congratulate you on these continued successes and commend your approval of this landmark project. I also wish to express my deep appreciation to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, for his unwavering dedication and tireless efforts in driving this project to realisation.
“The new Armed Forces Headquarters Complex will be constructed to the highest standards to support the complex and dynamic security requirements of a rapidly developing nation.
“The project is designed with four buildings of a total gross floor area of more than 100,000 m², including offices, meeting rooms, operational centres, libraries, gyms, canteens, and additional specialised services and facilities, to accommodate about 3,000 personnel. All structures are interconnected for improved communication. In addition, the development will also feature a 1,500-capacity conference hall. The overall infrastructure will be modern and state of the art, tailored to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Armed Forces as they fulfil their mission to protect the nation.”
