archiveLieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja

The Commandant, Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), Brigadier General Wisdom Etuk has inaugurated the Junior Leadership and Staff Officers Course (JLSOC). The 2/23 comprising 171 students from various Corps and Services, were Inaugurated on Friday, 3rd November, 2023, at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai Hall, NACOLM permanent site Ojo, Lagos. The Special Guest of Honour (SGOH) and Guest Lecturer at the occasion, Corps Commander Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Major General Hassan Tafida expressed delight to be part of the event. Delivering the Inaugural lecture titled: ‘The...

The Nigerian Army has graduated battle-ready troops to confront insecurity in the country, after months of rigorous training at the Nigerian Army Training Centre, Kachia in Kaduna state. The graduation ceremony, which took place on Friday, 20th October 2023, featured a practical demonstration of military drills, showcasing the graduands' newly acquired competencies in Tactical manoeuvre Physical proficiency, advanced shooting drills, Warrior ethos, and Unarmed combat, among other vital skills. The training package, code-named Exercise Restore Hope V, is to adapt personnel who freshly passed out of Depot Nigerian Army to...

The Nigerian Army and its Turkish counterpart have pledged to strengthen bilateral relations through their Defence Industrial Corporations in an effort to tackle terrorism. This was disclosed today Thursday, October 19, 2023, when the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. Ambassador Bayraktar explained, that like Nigeria, Turkiye is confronted with challenges of insecurity, especially international terrorism, adding that the two countries have a lot to share. The Diplomat pointed out,...

In a thought-provoking Graduation Lecture held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has advocated for pivotal roles for citizens in safeguarding critical national assets. The Army Chief made the clarion call at a lecture, organized to mark the graduation of participants of Army War College Nigeria Course 7/23.  Elucidating further, he stated that, "The People are the first protectors of critical national assets." His statement underscores the indispensable role of the citizenry in ensuring...

The Federal Government of Nigeria in support of the operationalization of Nigerian Army Aviation has approved the acquisition of the initial 12 MD 530F Cayuse Attack Helicopters that will actualize the operationalization of the Nigerian Army (NA) Aviation to effectively tackle security challenges bedeviling the country. The acquisition of the new attack helicopters is part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to boost the operational capabilities of Army Aviation to appropriately respond to contemporary and emerging security threats. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja made...

…PRESENTS LIFE ASSURANCE CHEQUES TO FAMILIES OF DECEASED PERSONNEL The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has reaffirmed the commitment and capability of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army (NA) in ensuring a safe and secure environment for good governance and socio-economic development, in collaboration with sister services and other security agencies. The COAS gave the affirmation on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the closing ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff Combined Second and Third Quarters Conference 2023, at the Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess...

...COAS LAUDS INTERVENTION The Nigerian Army (NA) has described it as a welcomed development and laudable intervention as the Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the payment of Group Life Assurance owed to the families of Nigerian Army personnel who died in action. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja gave the commendation today, 12th September 2023, while declaring open the Chief of Army Staff combined 2nd and 3rd Quarters Conference at the Army Headquarters Command Officers'  Mess 1, Asokoro Abuja. The Army Chief emphasized the critical...

In line with the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja's Command Philosophy to Transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped, and highly motivated force toward achieving our Constitutional Responsibilities within a Joint Environment, the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) has organized a 2-day workshop for Nigerian Army (NA) drivers to improve on defensive driving. The workshop with the theme: "Enhancing NA Drivers Capabilities in Defensive Driving and Drivers Etiquettes for Efficient Service Delivery" was held on Saturday, 9th September 2023 at the Headquarters ...

The Nigerian Army (NA) has said it would escalate its partnership with the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB), as well as the Defence Space Administration (DSA) to enhance NA operations and maintain a formidable presence in cyberspace. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja made the disclosure on Thursday, September 7, 2023, when he played host in separate meetings, to the Director General, DRDB, Major General Emmanuel Ndagi and Chief of Defence Space Administration, Air Vice Marshall Abdullahi Shinkafi at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.  According to...

The Nigerian Army (NA) has expressed its willingness to partner with the United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in fighting terrorism and violent extremism. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja gave the assurance on Thursday, August 31, 2023, when he received the Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office for Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, and his delegation at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.  In a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Chief said the partnership with UNOCT is crucial at this time...