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, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity through modern infrastructure that supports professional military education, efficient administration and personnel welfare.
According to an official signed statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the facility was inaugurated on Friday, 17 July 2026, and named in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Nigerian Army.
The statement said the new complex is designed to enhance the College’s training, administrative and welfare capabilities by providing a conducive environment for developing highly skilled logistics personnel to support operational effectiveness across the Service.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Lieutenant General Shaibu described the late General Lagbaja as an exceptional military leader whose professionalism, integrity, selfless service and unwavering commitment to national service continue to inspire officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army.
He noted that naming the complex after the former Army Chief reflects the institution’s enduring appreciation of his immense contributions to force development, leadership and operational excellence.
The COAS urged officers, instructors and students of the College to uphold the values exemplified by the late General Lagbaja by remaining disciplined, professional and committed to excellence in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He also reiterated that sustained investment in military training institutions, modern infrastructure and personnel welfare remains central to his command philosophy of transforming the Nigerian Army into a more professional, adaptive, combat-ready and resilient force capable of effectively carrying out its constitutional responsibilities within a joint and multi-agency operational environment.
