The Nigerian Army has renamed Akim Barracks, Headquarters 13 Brigade, Calabar, Ibrahim Attahiru Barracks in honour of the late former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru.
The COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, performed the renaming ceremony on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, during his operational visit to Cross River State, on behalf of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
The honour recognises the late General’s exemplary leadership, dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice in defence of the nation.
Speaking at the ceremony, General Shaibu described the gesture as a lasting tribute to a distinguished officer whose courage, discipline, professionalism and commitment to operational effectiveness continue to inspire the Nigerian Army. He noted that although Attahiru’s tenure as COAS was brief, his contributions to troop welfare, military professionalism and operational effectiveness remain significant.
He charged officers and soldiers of 13 Brigade to uphold the late General’s legacy through discipline, integrity, exemplary leadership and operational excellence, while strengthening their relationships with host communities. He urged them to remain committed to building a professional, well-equipped and highly motivated force capable of fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities.
Earlier, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division and Commander, Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDOKA, Major General Ayobami Fadiero, commended the COAS for the honour, noting that it would strengthen institutional pride and boost troop morale.
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, represented by his Deputy, Dr Peter Odey, described the late General as an enduring example of leadership, humility and patriotism. Also speaking, his widow, Mrs Fatima Attahiru, thanked the Army leadership for the recognition, describing it as a source of lasting pride and comfort to the family.
The ceremony was attended by senior military officers, government officials, members of the late General’s family and residents of the barracks community.
