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COAS inaugurates remodelled 12 field engineer regiment headquarters in Ogun
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated the remodelled 12 Field Engineer Regiment Headquarters Complex at Sappers’ Barracks, Ilese, Ijebu Ode, Ogun. Speaking during the inauguration on Tuesday in Ijebu Ode, Lagbaja said that since assuming office, he had focused on improving living accommodations, office spaces, medical centres, and other critical barracks infrastructure. According to him,…
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COAS inaugurates operational training, welfare projects in Enugu
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has inaugurated four projects meant to enhance operational training and welfare of troops in Enugu State. One of the projects inaugurated was the Lt.-Gen. T.A. Lagbaja Swimming Pool Complex. Also inaugurated were renovated four blocks of two-storey residential buildings at Abakpa Military Cantonment. He also inaugurated a remodeled GOC Guest House…
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Nigerian Army executes over 200 intervention projects nationwide – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army has so far executed over 200 special intervention projects across the country’s six geopolitical zones. Lagbaja said that the projects were being executed under the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Civil-Military Co-operation Projects. He said this on Friday during the unveiling of some of the projects executed…
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Army housing scheme will improve welfare of personnel- COAS
Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), says the essence of the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) scheme, is to improve the welfare of personnel. Lagbaja stated this at the foundation laying ceremony of the scheme in Nsit Atai/Uruan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom on Friday. The army chief said that the housing scheme was…
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Insecurity: Nigerian Army on victory path, says Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. -Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reassured Nigerians that the military will soon surmount the prevailing security challenges bedevilling the country. Lagbaja stated this during the closing ceremoney of the COAS combined second and Third Quarters Conference 2024, on Thursday in Uyo. ”The reassurance is based on the security briefings we received from different army…
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COAS says loan scheme has benefitted 1,700 personnel
No fewer than 1,700 personnel have benefitted from the Chief of Army Staff Empowerment Loan Scheme, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said. Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), made the disclosure at the 2024 combined second and third quarters conference in Uyo on Tuesday. He said that the welfare schemes for military personnel and their families had been reinvigorated under…
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A’Ibom: COAS inaugurates water facility, reiterates commitment to troops welfare
Lt. -Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Monday, inaugurated a 55-litre water facility and an electricity transformer at Mbiokporo cantonment, Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Speaking at the ceremony, Lagbaja said that the facilities were provided to enhance the wellbeing of troops and their families. The COAS said that water and electricity were critical to the welfare of…
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COAS tasks officers on adaptation, ingenuity in tackling insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has challenged top military and security agencies to embrace adaptation and ingenuity in tackling the recurring security challenges confronting Nigeria. Lagbaja gave the charge at the graduation of the participants of the Strategic Management and Policy Studies Course 6/2023 of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) on Friday in Abuja. The…
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Protest: We are after only enemies of state – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that the military and security agencies are after those behind the call for undemocratic change of government. Musa said this on Tuesday during a combined news conference by the heads of security agencies and Service Chiefs at the Defense Headquarters. He said the military knew that some protesters calling…
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Strengthen fighting power, boost morale – COAS to Commanders
Operational Commanders in the North West have been charged to up their games by promptly attending to administrative needs of their troops to strengthen moral component of Nigerian Army’s fighting power. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, gave the charge at the closing of a three-day Retreat for Past and Present Commanders of Operations in North West, on…
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Why we must constantly review counter-insurgency operations in N/W – COAS
The Nigerian Army will continue to review its operations to be able to reinvigorate ongoing operations against non-state actors. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, said this at the opening of a three-day Retreat for Past and Present Commanders of Nigerian Army Operations in North West, on Monday in Abuja. The retreat with the theme, “Reappraising the Nigerian…
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Army chief presents houses to three galant troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has presented houses to three army personnel in recognition of their exceptional performances and gallantry. The recipients include Warrant Officer Lassisi Taufiki, Staff Sgt. John Michael, and Sgt. Maidugu Ali, who demonstrated exemplary performances in various military operations. This is contained in a statement by Capt. Reuben Kovamgiya, Acting Deputy Director,…
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COAS inaugurates 70,000-litre water project in C’River community
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday, inaugurated a 70,000 litre, solar-powered water project in Alesi, Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project is a Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation scheme, initiated by the COAS and implemented by Maj.-Gen Hilary Nzan, the Commander, Four Special Forces Command,…
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COAS Speaks On Importance Of Local Government Autonomy In Solving Insecurity
Jos, Nigeria. Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has emphasized that granting full autonomy to local government areas is crucial in addressing the issue of insecurity in Nigeria. General Lagbaja shared this insight during the Nigerian Army celebration held in Jos, where he highlighted the significance of local development for ending insecurity. “Why are the elites…
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There’ll be peace across Nigeria in foreseeable future – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt..-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to combating all threats and ensuring peace across Nigeria in the foreseeable future. Lagbaja gave the assurance during the Inter-denominational Church Service in commemoration of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024 on Sunday in Abuja. He said the threats that Nigeria was…
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Drop your arms, embrace dialogue – COAS advises agitators, others
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has advised Nigerians bearing arms against the country to drop their arms, seek dialogue and other reasonable means to address grievances. He made the call in Bauchi on Wednesday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Nigerian Army Armoured Corps Headquarters complex, reunion and pulling out parade of some retired senior…
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Lagbaja tasks troops to remain resolute in combating terrorism
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has charged troops to show greater sacrifice and dedication to end security challenges bedevilling Nigeria. He stated this on Monday during the Eid-el Kabir feast with troops of the North-East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. Lagbaja said that, “as an army, it has been…
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