Tinubu disclosed this in a statement posted on his social media accounts on Sunday, saying the new formations would bring troops closer to communities and enable them to respond more quickly to security threats.
“This week, the Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy operationalised new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun. Our troops are now closer to vulnerable communities in these areas, strengthening our ability to respond swiftly and decisively when our people are threatened,” the President said.
He also announced that the Federal Government was accelerating the construction of new military barracks and depots in Abuja, Ekiti, Ebonyi and Kogi states, while work on similar facilities in Osun State had been completed.
According to Tinubu, the projects are aimed at improving the welfare and working conditions of military personnel and their families.
“We are also fast-tracking the construction of new barracks and depots in Abuja, Ekiti, Ebonyi and Kogi, with Osun already completed. As we demand more from our men and women in uniform, we must do more to support them and their families,” he said.
The President also said the recent increase in the salaries of military personnel had begun to improve the lives of servicemen and women and their families.
“Over the past few days, servicemen and women of the Armed Forces have shared what the recent pay increase means for them and their families. I am glad it is making a difference,” he added.
Tinubu stressed the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces and their families, saying the government had a responsibility to provide the resources and support required for the military to protect the country.
“Every deployment is a sacrifice made by a family too. As our Armed Forces stand watch over Nigeria, my duty as Commander-in-Chief is to ensure they have the resources and support to do their job, and that Nigeria stands firmly behind the families waiting for them at home,” he said.
The announcement comes amid continuing security concerns in parts of the country, particularly the North-West, where banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities remain major challenges.
The new formations are expected to increase the Army’s operational presence in the affected states and strengthen its capacity to respond to security threats.
