Lagbaja Honored: What the Ikeja Cantonment Renaming Means for Lagos
Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the late former Chief of Army Staff, was regarded as one of Nigeria's best military leaders by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
During the renaming of the Ikeja Military Cantonment to T. A. Lagbaja Cantonment on Friday, the governor provided the description.
This goes beyond just a name change. It is an expression of reverence, appreciation, and acknowledgment for bravery, selflessness, and service.
For many years, this cantonment has stood for bravery, self-control, and patriotism.
Thousands of courageous men and women have lived there to safeguard our sovereignty, according to Sanwo-Olu.
According to the governor, there have been instances of sacrifice, tenacity, and victory in the cantonment.
During the renaming of the Ikeja Military Cantonment to T. A. Lagbaja Cantonment on Friday, the governor provided the description.
This goes beyond just a name change. It is an expression of reverence, appreciation, and acknowledgment for bravery, selflessness, and service.
For many years, this cantonment has stood for bravery, self-control, and patriotism.
Thousands of courageous men and women have lived there to safeguard our sovereignty, according to Sanwo-Olu.
According to the governor, there have been instances of sacrifice, tenacity, and victory in the cantonment.
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It is appropriate to rename it in honor of Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja, a commander whose life exemplified these principles. "He played crucial roles in counter-insurgency operations, internal security, and peacekeeping missions during his more than three decades of unwavering dedication to the Nigerian Army," he added.
Lagbaja deserves the honor, according to Sanwo-Olu.
The governor exhorted Nigerians to follow in his footsteps by being disciplined, brave, and patriotic.
He claimed that Nigeria had made a clear statement to the military and future generations that it would honor its soldiers by naming the cantonment after Lagbaja.
Not only during times of war, but also during times of peace, we must honor our courageous men and women in uniform.
We have to let them know that their sacrifices will always be appreciated.
The governor exhorted Nigerians to follow in his footsteps by being disciplined, brave, and patriotic.
He claimed that Nigeria had made a clear statement to the military and future generations that it would honor its soldiers by naming the cantonment after Lagbaja.
Not only during times of war, but also during times of peace, we must honor our courageous men and women in uniform.
We have to let them know that their sacrifices will always be appreciated.
"The Nigerian military and our administration have always had a unique connection.
"Our infrastructure support, security partnerships, and welfare programs demonstrate our gratitude for the military," he stated.
The governor reaffirmed the administration's dedication to maintaining a collaboration with the armed forces.
As a government, we are still dedicated to strengthening this alliance and making sure that our armed forces have the resources and assistance they require to keep protecting our state and our country.
"Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja deserves this honor for his leadership in counterterrorism operations, his commitment to Nigerian Army professionalism, and his dedication to the country's security."
"His name will now be permanently inscribed on the cantonment's foundation, serving as a reminder to all of the principles he upheld: excellence, selflessness, and service."
"Our infrastructure support, security partnerships, and welfare programs demonstrate our gratitude for the military," he stated.
The governor reaffirmed the administration's dedication to maintaining a collaboration with the armed forces.
As a government, we are still dedicated to strengthening this alliance and making sure that our armed forces have the resources and assistance they require to keep protecting our state and our country.
"Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja deserves this honor for his leadership in counterterrorism operations, his commitment to Nigerian Army professionalism, and his dedication to the country's security."
"His name will now be permanently inscribed on the cantonment's foundation, serving as a reminder to all of the principles he upheld: excellence, selflessness, and service."
He thanked the Nigerian Army and the Ministry of Defence for the initiative.
“Recognising and celebrating our heroes is a culture we must uphold.
“It serves as motivation to our armed forces and a reassurance to all patriots that their sacrifices will never be forgotten,” the governor said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Lagbaja, the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, served from June 2023 to November 2024.
He was appointed on June 19, 2023, by President Bola Tinubu to succeed Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya.
Lagbaja died on Nov. 5, 2024, during an illness at the age of 56.
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