The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has kicked off the construction of 120 family housing units (Corporal and Below Quarters) for the Nigerian Army with a groundbreaking ceremony which held at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment Giri, in Abuja yesterday.

This grant forms part of the N10 billion Security Support Fund donated by ASR Africa in 2022 to the Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies with N2 billion allocated to the Nigerian army.

Managing Director/CEO of ASR Africa Dr. Ubon Udoh, reiterated that the donation is to support security agencies as there can be no meaningful development without adequate peace and security in the nation.

On his part, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, appreciated the Chairman of ASR Africa and BUA Group for his kind and rare gesture to the Nigerian Army.

He added that the support will boost the morale of the personnel in delivering adequate security to Nigerians.

High point of the event was the laying of foundation for the 120 units of Family Corporal and Below Quarters (CBQ) by Udoh and Lagbaja. In attendance also were the Chief of Policy and Plans, Major General B. R. Sinjen; the Chief of Logistics, Major General E. Akerejola and other senior officers of the Nigerian Army, and the ASR Africa team.

ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu. The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.