1. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja has been officially appointed as the new Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu.
2. The rugged Major General has served served as the 39th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 1 Division in the Nigerian Army, stationed in Kaduna.
3. Gen. Lagbaja has completed the renowned 39 regular course at the Nigerian Defence Academy, thereby showcasing his extensive training and knowledge.
4. He equally served with distinction as the GOC of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu.
5. Gen. Lagbaja is Yoruba by tribe, he’s married and blessed with children