In an emotional tribute to national service and sacrifice, the Nigerian Army has officially renamed the 13 Brigade Headquarters, Akim Barracks, in Calabar after the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru.
Announcing the change at Tuesday’s ceremony alongside Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, current COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, praised Attahiru’s exceptional courage, discipline, and leadership during a critical era in Nigeria’s security landscape.
Representing Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu, Deputy Governor, Peter Odey, emphasized the profound weight of the decision:
“This is more than a mere change of name; it represents a solemn national obligation to remember and honour a distinguished military officer”.
Expressing gratitude on behalf of the family, the late general’s widow, Mrs. Fatima Attahiru, shared her heartfelt appreciation:
“Renaming this barracks after my husband is a profound honour to our family. It is comforting to know that his service, sacrifices and dedication to Nigeria have not been forgotten”.
Attahiru, Nigeria’s 21st Chief of Army Staff, tragically lost his life alongside other military personnel in a Kaduna plane crash on May 21, 2021. The newly designated Ibrahim Attahiru Barracks stands as an enduring symbol of military excellence and national unity.
