AHQ Commissions Newly Constructed RSM’s Office
The Commander, Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison, Major General Maxwell Dangana, today Thursday, 24 July 2024 commissioned the newly constructed Regimental Sergeant Major’s (RSM) Office at the AHQ Garrison Administration Battalion in Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja.
During the ceremony, Major General Dangana emphasized the vital role played by the Administration Battalion in supporting Army Headquarters and contributing to national security efforts. He acknowledged the battalion’s involvement in counter-terrorism and internal security operations in the northeast, northwest, and Federal Capital Territory, in conjunction with other security agencies.
The Commander highlighted the critical role of the RSM in unit regimentation, discipline and soldier’s welfare, stressing that the construction of a dedicated office was essential to enable the RSM to effectively discharge his responsibilities. He praised the initiative as a timely intervention, particularly in view of Nigeria’s complex security situation.
Major General Dangana urged RSMs to utilize the office to reinforce military cohesion, address drug and substance abuse among troops, and aid in managing post-traumatic stress disorders. He assured continued infrastructural development and logistic support to enhance operational capabilities across formations.
Earlier, the Commanding Officer, Administration Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Fakili Francis, expressed his appreciation to the Commander for his support in realizing the long-awaited office for the RSM. He highlighted the previous challenges faced by the unit due to the lack of dedicated space for the RSM, which had forced him to share space with clerks or operate under improvised settings.
The project, initiated under the leadership of the former Commander AHQ Garrison, Major General KA Isoni, and completed under Major General Dangana, was designed and supervised to ensure it met required standards. Major highlights of the event include presentation of souvenir, tour of facility and group photographs.
