By Hyacinth Nwafor
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Adebayo Babalola, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, undertook familiarization visits to some key formations at Bonny Cantonment, Lagos, as part of his ongoing strategic engagements within the Division’s Area of Responsibility.
According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, during the visit, the GOC held high-level interactions at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (NAEME), the Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC), and the Directorate of Automated Data Processing (DADP), reaffirming his commitment to institutional collaboration and operational synergy.
At NAEME Headquarters, he was received by the Commander, Corps of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Major General Adeyinka Adereti, who congratulated him on his appointment as the 26th GOC 81 Division and expressed confidence in his leadership. Major General Adereti assured the GOC of the Corps’ unwavering support and institutional cooperation toward ensuring a successful command tenure.
Earlier in his remarks, the GOC, Major General Babalola described the visit as both symbolic and strategic, emphasizing that effective command thrives on unity of purpose, professional cooperation, and shared dedication to mission success. He commended the Corps’ leadership and acknowledged its critical role in sustaining the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. He also expressed appreciation for the warm reception and assured the CCEME of his commitment to fostering synergy in achieving the Division’s constitutional mandates.
Similarly, the GOC paid a courtesy call on the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Doctrine Command, Rear Admiral BK Effiong during which both senior officers underscored the importance of sustained inter-service collaboration and jointness in enhancing operational effectiveness.
At the Directorate of Automated Data Processing, the Director, Brigadier General VE Cletus, conducted the GOC round key facilities, highlighting the Directorate’s pivotal role in strengthening command, control, communications, and information systems within the Nigerian Army. The visits culminated in group photographs symbolizing unity, shared responsibility, and collective resolve to advance operational excellence within 81 Division’s Area of Responsibility.