Preparatory works for the operationalisation of the Nigerian Army's 83 Division in Benin City are continuing, with site clearance and other infrastructure activities reported at the proposed facility.
The 83 Division, with headquarters in Benin City, is intended to cover Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states when activated, according to the source account. Preparatory activity at the proposed site in Ikpoba-Okha has included environmental sanitation and rehabilitation of existing structures.
During a recent inspection, Governor Monday Okpebholo said the site had been cleared and that fencing was the next stage, while temporary accommodation and other preparatory arrangements were being addressed.
The governor said alternative temporary office spaces were available if required for the division's immediate take-off, while contractors were expected to deploy additional equipment to accelerate construction-related activities.
Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, Commander of 4 Brigade, said the inspection was a follow-up to assess progress and that work was progressing, with other amenities and facilities being incorporated.
The reported preparatory works are intended to support the eventual operationalisation of the division, with the source account placing the expected timeline within December 2026; full operational status has not yet been reported.
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