The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, commissioned 120 three-bedroom homes
The Nigerian Army has commissioned 120 affordable three-bedroom housing units in Idu, Abuja, under its Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) scheme, bringing the total number of homes delivered through the initiative nationwide to 700.
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, inaugurated the houses on November 13, 2026, and disclosed that five per cent of the newly commissioned units had been reserved for soldiers wounded in action.
The housing development forms part of the Army’s efforts to improve accommodation and long-term welfare for serving personnel, including those approaching retirement. It also provides a structured homeownership option for military personnel who face accommodation challenges during and after service.
Army expands affordable homeownership scheme
The 120 homes represent Phase Two of the AHOOAS development in Idu. The scheme seeks to provide soldiers with access to affordable residential properties and greater housing security after years of military service.
Shaibu said the housing initiative reflected the Army’s commitment to improving personnel welfare, noting that decent accommodation contributes to stability, morale and operational effectiveness.
He also acknowledged that the housing needs of military personnel remained substantial, indicating that the Army intended to sustain the programme and extend its reach to more beneficiaries.
The Chief of Army Staff commended Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), which is involved in delivering the scheme, for its role in translating the Army’s housing plans into completed homes.
Five per cent of new homes reserved for wounded soldiers
A notable feature of the latest allocation is the reservation of five per cent of the 120 homes for soldiers wounded in action.
The provision recognises the housing needs of personnel who sustained injuries while serving and reflects the Army's intention to extend welfare support to those who made sacrifices during military operations.
Shaibu said the allocation would ensure that wounded personnel and their families could benefit from the scheme's homeownership opportunities.
The reservation represents a targeted welfare measure within the broader housing programme, although the Army did not disclose the individual eligibility criteria or allocation process for the beneficiaries.
Estate infrastructure includes roads, drainage and power facilities
PHDL Group Managing Director, Major General Kevin Ukandu, said the Idu development includes 2.5 kilometres of asphalted roads, drainage infrastructure, 500KVA transformers, solar-powered streetlights and a water reticulation system.
These facilities are intended to provide essential services within the estate and improve the quality of the residential environment for beneficiaries.
Ukandu also disclosed that Phase Three of the housing development was already under construction at the same location. The organisation is considering expanding the scheme to other parts of the country.
He urged beneficiaries to maintain their homes and the surrounding environment, adding that the properties were not to be sold.
Army targets wider housing delivery for personnel
The latest commissioning brings the number of homes delivered under AHOOAS nationwide to 700, reflecting the programme's expansion beyond Abuja.
The additional units add to the Army's efforts to address accommodation needs among personnel through a dedicated homeownership initiative. The ongoing third phase at Idu could further increase the number of available homes, while proposed expansion to other locations would extend the programme's geographical reach.
However, the Army and PHDL did not disclose the selling prices of the newly commissioned units, the financing arrangements available to beneficiaries or the specific eligibility requirements for accessing the scheme.
These details will be important in assessing the programme's affordability and the extent to which it can meet the housing needs of different categories of military personnel.
The development demonstrates how institutional housing programmes can combine residential delivery with supporting infrastructure to address the accommodation needs of a defined workforce. Its longer-term impact will depend on the pace of subsequent construction, the affordability of the homes and the programme's ability to reach more eligible personnel.
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