Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja spearheaded the introduction of an advanced medical facility in Makurdi, Benue State, a project hailed as exemplary on a national scale by Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu. The inauguration, overseen by Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, took place within the Joe Akahan Military Cantonment, showcasing cutting-edge medical capabilities.

Brig. Gen. Nwachukwu, spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, commended the facility as a benchmark for similar endeavors across the country, echoing sentiments expressed by the COAS. He emphasized the inclusion of an Intensive Care Unit outfitted with life-saving equipment, ensuring swift intervention before referral to higher-level medical facilities. Additionally, enhancements to the maternity wards aim to address maternal and infant mortality, a challenge exacerbated by insufficient resources.

Lt. Gen. Lagbaja highlighted the replication of such initiatives in other brigade medical centers, reaffirming the commitment to elevate healthcare standards for military personnel and their families nationwide. Stressing the significance of the project, he underscored its role in bolstering the well-being of soldiers and their families, acknowledging it as a governmental acknowledgment of their sacrifices.

Furthermore, the COAS expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for unwavering support while urging the 401 Special Forces Brigade community to ensure the facility’s maintenance and optimal utilization.