JUST IN: Nigerian Army Renames Ikeja Military Cantonment After T. A. Lagbaja

• The Nigerian Army on Friday, February 28, 2025, renames the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos state
• Ikeja Military Cantonment was renamed T. A. Lagbaja Cantonment in honour of the late Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja
• Legit.ng recalls that Lagbaja, the 23rd Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) passed on November 5, 2024

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Ikeja, Lagos state - The Nigerian Army has renamed the Ikeja Military Cantonment, Ikeja, Lagos after the late Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

Legit.ng recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the death of Lagbaja.

According to the presidency, the army boss died in Lagos in the late night of Tuesday night, November 5, 2024 at the age of 56, as a result of an undisclosed illness in Lagos.

President Tinubu then extended his condolence to the family of Lagbaja while extolling the contribution of the late general to the military.

Three months after his death and burial, the Ikeja cantonment was renamed ‘T. A. Lagbaja Cantonment’ on Friday, February 298, 2025.

As reported by The Nation, Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa and other service chiefs were present at the renaming ceremony.

According to PM News, speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu said:

“This is more than a change of name; it is a statement of respect, gratitude, and recognition for the courage, sacrifice, and service of one of Nigeria’s finest military officers, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the former Chief of Army Staff.

“This cantonment has long been a symbol of courage, discipline, and patriotism. It has been home to thousands of brave men and women who have defended our sovereignty with their lives. It has witnessed moments of triumph, resilience, and sacrifice. Renaming it after Lieutenant General Lagbaja is a fitting tribute to a leader whose life embodied these values.

Recall that Lagbaja assumed office as the 23rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Friday, June 23.

Lagbaja was appointed was appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by President Tinubu, on Monday, June 19, 2023.

The immediate-past Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, handed over to Lagbaja at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

Tinubu confers post-humous CFR honour on Lagbaja

Legit.ng also reported that Tinubu conferred a post-homous award on late Lagbaja, the chief army staff (COAS) who died earlier in November 2024.

The president extolled the virtues of the late army leader, eulogising his contributions to national security.

Tinubu honoured the late Lagbaja with the award of the commander of the federal republic (CFR).

Lagbaja: Tears as late Chief of Army Staff is buried

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that tears flow freely as the late Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, was buried in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The late army chief was buried at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, and the video of the development has surfaced online.

President Tinubu, his vice and other top government officials paid their last respects to Lagbaja.