The United States Army War College has posthumously inducted Nigeria’s late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, into its International Hall of Fame.
The induction was announced on Monday at the opening of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual convention in Washington, an event attended by military officials, defence partners, and delegates from dozens of countries.
The honour makes Lagbaja the first Nigerian officer to enter the hall since the institution was established more than a century ago.
In a message shared online, the US Mission in Nigeria described Lagbaja’s recognition as a tribute to his visionary service and an affirmation of longstanding military ties between the two nations.
“The US Mission in Nigeria notes that this gesture reflects a deepening partnership as Nigeria confronts complex security challenges,” the statement read.
The late Lieutenant General Lagbaja’s induction into the International Hall of Fame is a testament to his dedication to military excellence and his contributions to strengthening Nigeria-US defence cooperation.