Army Renames Ikeja Cantonment After Taoreed Lagbaja

Olufemi Orunsola 

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the Nigerian Army has renamed the Ikeja cantonment after the late Chief of Army Staff (CAOS), Taoreed Lagbaja.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who witnessed the ceremony, said, "The decision was in recognition of Lagbaja’s courage and service to Nigeria.

According to Sanwo-Olu, “This renaming is not just a new title; it represents our respect, gratitude, and recognition for the courage and sacrifices of one of Nigeria’s exceptional military officers, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the former chief of army staff."

“By naming it after Lieutenant General Lagbaja, we pay tribute to a leader whose life exemplified courage, discipline, and patriotism.

"His distinguished service in the Nigerian Army over three decades, particularly in counterinsurgency, internal security, and peacekeeping operations, deserves recognition.

“I commend the Nigerian Army and the Ministry of Defence for this initiative. It reinforces a culture of recognising and celebrating our heroes and assures all patriots that their sacrifices will always be acknowledged.”