COAS Commissions Taoreed Lagbaja Complex at Army Logistics College in Lagos
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Complex at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), Lagos.
The commissioning, held on Friday, July 17, 2026, is part of the Nigerian Army’s efforts to strengthen institutional capacity through modern infrastructure that supports professional military education, efficient administration and personnel welfare.
The facility was named in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, and is designed to enhance the College’s training, administrative and welfare capabilities.
The Nigerian Army said the complex would provide a conducive environment for the development of highly skilled logistics professionals capable of supporting operational effectiveness across the force.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Shaibu described the late General Lagbaja as an outstanding military leader whose professionalism, integrity, selfless service and commitment to national duty continue to inspire officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army.
He said naming the complex after the late Army Chief was a demonstration of the institution’s enduring appreciation of his contributions to force development, leadership and operational excellence.
The COAS urged officers, instructors and students of the College to uphold the values associated with the late General Lagbaja by remaining disciplined, professional and committed to excellence in the discharge of their duties.
Lieutenant General Shaibu further reaffirmed that sustained investment in training institutions, modern infrastructure and personnel welfare remained central to his command philosophy of building a more professional, adaptive, combat-ready and resilient Nigerian Army.
He said the approach was critical to ensuring the Army’s ability to effectively discharge its constitutional responsibilities within a joint and multi-agency security environment.
COAS Commissions Taoreed Lagbaja Complex at Army Logistics College in Lagos