The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede on Tuesday inaugurated a Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency Village at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna.
The facility, named in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, aims to enhance the training of cadets in tackling current security challenges in Nigeria.
Speaking at the inauguration, Oluyede described the late Lagbaja as a pragmatic and exceptional field officer who dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria.
The COAS also inaugurated several other projects, including the Army Wing’s auditorium, a 30-man Corporal and Below quarters, and the Commanding Officer’s residence at the 37 NDA Demonstration Battalion.
