The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, has assured the Commandant Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ilo, of the Division’s continued support to enable the Centre attain greater heights.
Giving the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Commandant to the Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army at 3 Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, 23rd January, 2026, Major General Babalola emphasized the importance of synergy among all arms of the Armed Forces in advancing national development.
He noted that 81 Division, which has operational responsibility over Lagos and Ogun States, with Lagos serving as the nation’s economic hub requires sustained cooperation among all security stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of the states.
The GOC further reaffirmed the Division’s readiness to collaborate with NAFRC, particularly in training and other mutually beneficial engagements.
He expressed profound appreciation to the Commandant for the visit and pledged the Division’s full support to the Centre.
Earlier in his remarks, the Commandant NAFRC Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ilo, stated that the visit aimed to familiarize and strengthen the existing cordial relationship between the Centre and the Division.
He explained that NAFRC prepares personnel approaching retirement for life after service, noting that military life differs significantly from civil life.
He concluded by appreciating the GOC for the Division’s sustained support to the Centre and thanked the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu NAM for appointing Maj Gen Babalola as the 26th GOC 81 Division .
The spokesperson of the division, Lt Col Musa Yahaya noted that highlights of the visits were presentation of souvenirs to the Commandant.
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