NAFRC, Charity Oshodi, Lagos (2026)

05/09/2026

REMAIN COMMITTED IN DEFENCE OF NIGERIA' S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY - SAYS THE COMMANDANT AS NAFRC CONDUCTS 3RD QUARTER ROUTE MARCH

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, has conducted its 3rd Quarter Route March as part of efforts to promote physical fitness, endurance and discipline among personnel.

The 10-kilometre route march, which involved personnel of the Centre, was conducted under appropriate supervision and provided an opportunity for participants to build stamina and maintain the high level of physical readiness required in military service.

Addressing personnel at the end of the exercise, the Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, commended them for their participation and resilience throughout the march.

The Commandant emphasised the importance of maintaining physical fitness, noting that regular physical exercise contributes significantly to personnel’s overall wellbeing and operational effectiveness.
In addition, he noted that the security and territory integrity of the nation is a responsibility that must be guarded hence the need to remain steadfast, fit and alert at all times. He further urged personnel to sustain the culture of discipline, which remains a fundamental attribute of military profession.

Air Vice Marshal Ilo encouraged personnel to make physical fitness a continuous part of their daily routine, stressing that the completion of the quarterly route march should not mark the end of their fitness activities.

He also urged them to continue to uphold discipline and demonstrate commitment to their duties, both within and outside the Centre in the protection of the civil populace in order to ensure a safe and secured country.

05/09/2026

EMPRETEC COURSE 19/2026: AIG JIMOH CHARGES GRADUATING OFFICERS TO TURN SKILLS INTO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, has graduated 33 mid and senior-level officers who completed the Entrepreneurship and Management Course 19/2026, designed to prepare them for productive economic engagement during and after active service.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, who was the Special Guest of Honour, described the programme as a strategic platform for preparing security personnel for life beyond active service.

Jimoh urged the graduands not to limit themselves to seeking security-related jobs after retirement, but to apply the skills acquired to establish sustainable businesses, create jobs and contribute to national economic growth.

He commended the Commandant of NAFRC, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, for strengthening the Centre’s entrepreneurship programmes and announced that the Inspector-General of Police had approved the participation of police officers in future editions of the course.

In his address, the Commandant said the graduation marked another milestone in NAFRC’s efforts to equip officers with practical knowledge in entrepreneurship and business management. He urged the graduands to apply the knowledge gained while upholding discipline, integrity and professionalism.

Giving an overview of the course, the Director of Training, Brigadier General Isang Akpaumontia, said the participants were drawn from the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Defence Intelligence Agency, Defence Sace Agency and Administration as well as NAFRC.

He said the training covered agriculture, emotional intelligence, business management, legal advisory, health and lifestyle, entrepreneurship and technical modules, with practical sessions and study tours designed to expose participants to real-world business operations.

The Country Representative of EMPRETEC Nigeria Foundation, Dr Mrs Onari Duke, urged the graduands to become builders of businesses and agents of economic resilience by identifying opportunities, creating jobs and developing solutions in agriculture, technology, manufacturing and services.

The 33 officers subsequently received joint NAFRC and EMPRETEC Nigeria Foundation certificates, with outstanding participants also recognised for their performance in practical exercises and group business presentations.

03/09/2026

ENHANCED PERSONNEL WELFARE FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY: NIGERIAN AIR FORCE AIR SECRETARY ENGAGES SERVING NAF PERSONNEL AT NAFRC

The Air Secretary, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Vice Marshal Chidiebere Obinna Obiabaka, on 2 September 2026, engaged NAF personnel and participants of the Pre-Discharge Course 2/2026 during an interactive durbar at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the Air Secretary to brief personnel on current developments within the Service and interact with them on issues relating to their professional growth, welfare and career progression.

During his address, AVM Obiabaka highlighted key issues affecting the NAF, including personnel welfare, Air Power Orientation Courses, promotion of Air Warrant Officers and the need for enhanced training to improve personnel competence and operational capabilities.

The interactive session also featured discussions on the quality of education and other issues bothering around the growth of the NAF.

In his remarks during the Durbar, the Commandant expressed appreciation to the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, for his commitment to the welfare, training and development of NAF personnel. He also thanked the Air Secretary for the engagement and reaffirmed NAFRC's commitment to providing quality training and preparing personnel for their individual and collective responsibilities.

In his closing remarks, AVM Obiabaka commended the Commandant for his efforts in sustaining NAFRC as an institution of excellence in training and education.

Also present at the durbar are the Deputy Commandant, Directors, Principal Staff Officers, officers and NAF personnel of the Centre

18/08/2026

NAFRC ENLIGHTENS OFFICERS ON PATHWAY TO PROFITABLE AGRICULTURAL VENTURES

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, on Monday, 17 August 2026, organised a lecture on agriculture and livestock entrepreneurship for participants of the Mid and Senior Level Officers Entrepreneurship and Management Course 19/2026.

Held at the NAFRC Resource Centre, the lecture was delivered by the Guest Lecturer, Air Vice Marshal Halim Adegboye Adebowale (Rtd), who spoke on “Agriculture and Livestock Production as a Business Opportunity.”

AVM Adebowale highlighted the profitability of agriculture, urging participants to carefully assess land availability, access to power and water, production costs and market opportunities before investing. He noted that livestock enterprises such as poultry and fish farming could be suitable for individuals with limited land.

Sharing from his experience, the retired senior officer explained that he started poultry farming with about 4,500 layers in 2006 before establishing a feed mill in 2007. The enterprise has since grown significantly, with the farm now boasting over 100,000 birds, demonstrating the potential of agriculture as a profitable and sustainable business venture.

He stressed the importance of having a clear business plan, understanding production costs, identifying markets and embracing value addition to improve profitability and reduce losses. He also urged participants to monitor key financial indicators such as Break-Even Point and Payback Period.

The guest lecturer identified insecurity, inadequate funding, market challenges, shortage of skilled workers and theft as some of the challenges confronting farmers. He advised prospective farmers to conduct adequate research, seek mentorship and maintain close supervision of their investments.

During the interactive session, he further emphasised proper animal health management, disease prevention and the need to understand the peculiarities of different livestock enterprises.

In his vote of thanks, Colonel JK Oshikoya appreciated AVM Adebowale for sharing his practical experience and thanked the NAFRC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, and his PSOs for supporting the programme.

He assured that the knowledge gained would be put to productive use by the participants.

12/08/2026

*PROMOTING CONDUCIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR ENHANCED TRAINING: NAFRC REWARDS EXCELLENCE IN SECOND QUARTER INTER-BLOCK COMPETITION*

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, rewarded outstanding residential blocks in the Centre’s Second Quarter Inter-Block Competition.

The awards were presented by the Commandant, NAFRC, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, at the Centre’s Parade Ground, as part of efforts to promote environmental sanitation, proper maintenance of accommodation facilities, discipline and collective responsibility among personnel for enhanced training in the Centre.

The initiative has continued to encourage healthy competition among residential blocks, with participants striving to meet established standards in cleanliness, environmental management and general upkeep of their accommodation as well as the Centre at large.

Giving the highlight of the competition, the Director of Administration, Air Commodore SU Bello, explained that the inspection committee conducted the assessment on 31 July 2026, following a pre-inspection briefing held on 29 July 2026.

He noted that the assessment covered the overall cleanliness, maintenance and structural condition of residential accommodation, as well as environmental management and innovative value-added projects. According to him, the results were based on an objective assessment and collation of observations by members of the inspection committee.

Air Commodore Bello commended the participating blocks for their efforts, noting that the competition had demonstrated that “excellence is achievable through discipline, teamwork and consistency.”

Over 40 blocks participated in the exercise. At the end of the competition, Corporal and Below Quarters(CBQ) Block S emerged overall winner and received a cash prize of ₦1 million naira. CBQ Block T came second and was awarded ₦600,000, while Brigadier General AO James Block came third and received ₦400,000.

In his remarks, AVM Ilo congratulated the winning blocks for their outstanding performance and urged them to sustain the standards that earned them recognition. He also encouraged other blocks to intensify their efforts and use the competition as an opportunity to improve before the next assessment.

The Commandant described the cash prizes as a well-deserved recognition of the winners’ commitment and performance, while urging them to remain exemplary models for other blocks to emulate.

The presentation generated excitement among personnel as representatives of the winning blocks received their awards.

The ceremony reiterates the Commandant's Command Philosophy to emplace formidable training environment, enhanced personnel welfare and sustained infrastructure development in line with global best practices. It also underscores his vision to reward hard for diligence to outstanding personnel.

11/08/2026

NAFRC SITE INSPECTION - AVM ILO UNVEILS PLANS FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AT EPE LANDED PROPERTY

The Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, has unveiled plans to develop the Centre’s Landed property at Epe, Lagos State, into a productive agricultural hub.

AVM Ilo disclosed this on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, during an inspection tour of the property as part of his ongoing familiarisation visits to NAFRC facilities and assets.

The Commandant, who was accompanied by members of his Principal Staff Officers, explained that the acquisition of the land was intended, among other purposes to facilitate the gradual relocation of some departments and activities of the Centre from its Oshodi headquarters to Epe.

He, further, emphasised the need to commence productive utilisation of the vast expanse of land through agricultural development, noting that the initiative would complement the Federal Government’s Renew Hope initiative to promote food production and reduce dependence on food imports.

As part of the proposed development, AVM Ilo directed that an economic farm be established on the property, with the cultivation of crops such as cassava and the planting of economic trees amongst others. He stressed that the available land must be properly planned and demarcated to maximise its agricultural and developmental potential.

To commence the proposed agricultural activities, the Commandant directed that arrangements be made for the provision of a borehole to ensure a reliable source of water for farming and other future developments.

AVM Ilo also directed that a comprehensive survey of the property be conducted ahead of his next inspection to establish its boundaries and provide an accurate framework for proper planning and utilisation.

He further ordered the er****on of a prominent signpost and observation building at the entrance of the property, as well as around the premises to clearly identify the property in order to prevent unauthorised access.

The planned agricultural development is expected to form part of the Centre’s broader efforts to transform its available assets into productive ventures capable of supporting institutional growth, food production and the welfare of its personnel in line with his Command Philosophy.

The inspection marked an important step towards unlocking the economic and agricultural potential of the NAFRC Epe landed property, in line with AVM Ilo’s vision of promoting productive asset utilisation and sustainable development at the Centre.

31/07/2026

NAFRC STRENGTHENS POST-SERVICE PREPARATION WITH INAUGURATION OF PRE-DISCHARGE COURSE 2/2026

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, on Friday, 31 July 2026, inaugurated Pre-Discharge Course 2/2026, reaffirming its commitment to equipping retiring military personnel with the skills required for a successful transition to civilian life.

The Special Guest of Honour, the GOC 81 Division NA, Major General AA Babalola described retirement as the beginning of a new phase of opportunities, urging participants to embrace the training as a pathway to entrepreneurship, self-reliance and continued national service. He commended NAFRC for its sustained efforts in empowering retiring personnel through vocational, entrepreneurial and life skills training. For providing the necessary guidance and resources, the SGOH appreciated the President Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs for all the support.

The Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, disclosed that the Centre is strengthening its curriculum in collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to provide participants with industry-relevant skills and nationally recognised certifications. He urged participants to remain committed to the programme and maximise the opportunities available.

Earlier, the Director of Training, Brigadier General IE Akpaumontia, said 840 personnel were nominated across the Services for the course, with 689 already received and documented. He noted that participants would undergo practical and theoretical training in vocational, technical and entrepreneurial disciplines, alongside entrepreneurship development, counselling and industrial attachment, to prepare them for productive post-service career.

25/07/2026

ENSURING A SERENE ENVIRONMENT FOR CONDUCIVE LIVING - COMMANDANT NAFRC INSPECTS ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE

The Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius ILo on Friday, 24 July 2026, physically carried out inspection of general sanitation exercise aimed at improving the cleanliness and aesthetics of the Centre.

The exercise, which involved the entire NAFRC Community was part of the Command’s commitment to maintaining a clean, healthy and conducive environment for training and administrative activities in line with his Command Philosophy for the Centre.

During the sanitation exercise, Air Vice Marshal Ilo, accompanied by the Director of Logistics, Director of Coordination and other senior officers, conducted an inspection tour of various locations within the Centre to assess the level of compliance and encourage personnel in the cleanup effort.

The Commandant commended the enthusiasm and dedication displayed by personnel not withstanding the adverse weather condition stressing that environmental cleanliness remains a collective responsibility and an essential aspect of healthy living, discipline and effective service delivery.

He urged personnel to sustain the culture of cleanliness and continue to take ownership of their immediate environment, noting that a clean and orderly environment contributes significantly to the overall health, image and operational efficiency of the Centre.

24/07/2026

NAFRC, SPECTRA INDUSTRIES LTD REITERATE STRONGER PARTNERSHIP IN TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) and Spectra Industries Limited have reaffirmed their commitment to building a stronger partnership aimed at enhancing training, research and human capacity development.

This was the focus of a courtesy visit by a delegation from Spectra Industries Limited to the Commandant of NAFRC, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, at the Centre's headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos, on Thursday, 23 July 2026.

Leading the delegation, the Chief Operations Officer of Spectra Industries Limited, Mr. Odebiyi Oluwaseyi, said the visit was to strengthen the existing relationship between both organisations and explore opportunities for greater collaboration. He noted that strategic partnerships remain essential to advancing professional excellence, promoting research and developing the skills required to support national development.
The Chief Operations Officer stated that Spectra Industries Limited is committed to supporting education, research and human capacity development through collaborative initiatives. He added that working closely with NAFRC would create opportunities for knowledge exchange, joint training programmes and technical cooperation for the mutual benefit of both organisations.

Responding, the Commandant, AVM Ilo, welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for the visit. He commended Spectra Industries Limited for its contributions to research, training and national development, while reaffirming NAFRC's commitment to partnering with reputable organisations to enhance its training programmes and expand opportunities for personnel undergoing resettlement and professional development at the Centre.

AVM Ilo noted that stronger collaboration between NAFRC and Spectra Industries Limited would promote innovation, encourage knowledge sharing and strengthen capacity development, all of which are essential to achieving shared institutional goals and sustainable national development.

The visit ended with both organisations expressing optimism for a productive and enduring partnership.

24/07/2026

AVM ILO ENGAGES SOLDIERS, CIVILIAN STAFF, ANNOUNCES REFORMS AT NAFRC

The Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Lagos, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ilo, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the welfare, discipline and professional development of both military and civilian personnel. He stated this during separate interactive meetings held with soldiers and civilian staff of the Centre.

The interactive engagement which was held on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, enabled the Commandant to brief personnel on ongoing and planned initiatives aimed at improving welfare, strengthening infrastructure and advancing the Centre's transformation agenda, while also receiving firsthand feedback on issues affecting both military and civilian staff.

Addressing both groups, the Commandant stressed the importance of discipline, professionalism and commitment to duty, urging personnel to uphold the core values of the Armed Forces in the discharge of assigned duty. He also sensitised personnel on the need to emplace healthy lifestyle that will promote good living emphasising continuous awareness, prevention and early dictation and treatment of any illness.
He also cautioned personnel to comply with the Armed Forces' social media policy to avoid falling fowl of the regulations.
In the area of the forthcoming elections, the Commandant encouraged civilian staff to exercise their constitutional right by keying into the process while urging military personnel to remain loyal to constituted authorities, patriotic to the nation and apolitical in line with military ethics.

The Commandant announced plans to repair the Centre's 300 KVA generator and install solar-powered street lights to improve electricity supply and security as well as providing portable water with additional solar bole holes in the Centre. He further disclosed that the Centre's training curriculum is being reviewed in line with current reality in entrepreneurship drive. He briefed personnel on the plans were underway to emplace cooperatives to enable personnel benefit from Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security renew hope intervention programmes.

Speaking specifically to the soldiers, AVM Ilo emphasized the need to ensure a clean and serene environment especially within the Centre. Accordingly he announced the continuation of the barracks block competition, revealing that Block Officers-in-Charge (OICs) had been appointed to coordinate activities and address issues within their respective blocks. He also approved an increase in the prizes, with the cleanest blocks to be given handsomely rewarded.

For civilian staff, the Commandant announced salary increment for employees who have served the Centre for more than 5 years. He also directed that essential medications be made available free of charge at the Centre's medical facility for civilian staff that are not covered by NHIF as effort is ongoing to integrate them in the scheme.

Other areas of the meeting were issues relating to civilian allowances, pension, salary structure, career progression, manpower development and improved work conditions.

Speaking on the Centre's long-term development plans, the Commandant disclosed that NAFRC's Agriculture wing would be relocated to Epe in a bid to expand the scope of Agricultural enterprise.

AVM Ilo appreciated the C-n-C, the Minister of Defence , the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs for supporting the Centre with necessary resources.

The meeting ended with a renewed commitment by the elated personnel to work assiduously in entrenching loyalty, promoting discipline, professionalism and the continued advancement of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre in line with its mission.

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