COAS Commissions NAWLG Luxury Estate in Lagos, Urges Soldiers to Plan for Retirement – ZAgazola

An independent security-focused media platform and analysis network that specializes in reporting, analysis, and fact-checking related to terrorism, insurgency, crime, and regional security issues—particularly in the Lake Chad Basin and West Africa. COAS Commissions NAWLG Luxury Estate in Lagos, Urges Soldiers to Plan for Retirement The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned the Nigerian Army Welfare Limited by Guarantee (NAWLG) Luxury Estate in Yaba, Lagos, urging military personnel to embrace home ownership and prudent financial planning for life after service. Shaibu commissioned the estate on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, describing the project as a significant milestone in promoting sustainable investment opportunities, quality housing and long-term welfare for serving and retired personnel.

He said the estate represents a forward-looking investment model that brings together military personnel, retired officers and civilian investors to provide housing and strengthen financial security. The COAS noted that the peculiar demands of military service, including frequent postings and operational deployments, often make it difficult for personnel to establish permanent family residences. According to him, adequate preparation for retirement is therefore essential to ensure that personnel transition into civilian life with stability and independence. He commended officers who demonstrated foresight by investing in the estate and encouraged serving personnel to embrace early financial planning and home ownership. Rather, he said, it was conceived as