The Nigerian Army has completed and commissioned the rehabilitation of the Langtang General Hospital in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State. This effort, carried out under the Chief of Army Staff’s Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Projects, is part of broader initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships with local communities through non-combat development support.
Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, at the ceremony was Maj. Gen. Funsho Oyinlola, who serves as the General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, and Commander of Operation Safe Haven. He highlighted Langtang’s strong military heritage, noting its significant contributions to the Nigerian Armed Forces and its recognition as the “Home of Generals.” Despite its rural setting and agricultural strengths, the town has produced numerous high-ranking military officers.
Maj Gen. Oyinlola emphasized that the project reflects the Army’s commitment to building trust and cooperation with civilians. He said such partnerships help tackle national security challenges in creative and peaceful ways, adding that civil-military collaborations play a crucial role in fostering peace and development.
The project was initiated by Maj. Gen. Nansak Shagaya, Deputy Chief of Operations at Army Headquarters, and a native of Langtang. He explained that revamping the hospital would provide cleaner, safer, and more functional healthcare services for residents, ultimately supporting patient recovery and reducing the risk of infection. He thanked the Army leadership for allowing him to carry out the project for his community and encouraged locals to maintain and make proper use of the facility.
Speaking during the event, cultural leader Vennap Donkur of the Amutu Cultural Dance Group applauded the Army for stepping in where civilian administrations had failed. He recalled that the hospital, originally built by the military in 1975, had long been neglected until its recent revival.
The project not only improves healthcare delivery in the region but also reaffirms the Army’s ongoing role in national development beyond its traditional defense responsibilities.
