The Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos has been officially renamed T.A. Lagbaja Cantonment, in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja passed away on November 5, 2024.
The renaming ceremony, held at the cantonment, was attended by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa, and other senior military service chiefs.
Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja, appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Bola Tinubu, had a distinguished career that began with his enrollment in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. The renaming of the cantonment is a tribute to his service, leadership, and contributions to Nigeria’s military advancement.