9 Brigade is a infantry formation of the Nigerian Army. Headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos State, the brigade operates under 81 Division.https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/nigeria/army-org.htm
History For many years, the brigade operated under 2nd Mechanised Division in Ibadan.https://army.mil.ng/?page_id=782 In 2002, when the 81st Division was created, 9th Brigade was permanently reassigned to the division. The 9th Brigade took part in the Benin Independence Day Parade on Amazone Square in Cotonou.
Units Headquarters Brigade Medical Centre, Onigbongbohttps://thehospitalbook.com/9-brigade-medical-centre/ 149 Battalion 19th Mechanised Battalion 192 Battalion
Commanders Brigadier General Taoreed Lagbaja (2018 - 2019) Brigadier General Sale Kawugana (? - May 6, 2021) Brigadier General Lader Saraso (May 6, 2021 - 2022) Brigadier General Isangubong Akpaumontia (2022 – May 12, 2023) Brigadier General Nsikan Edet (May 12, 2023 – 2024) Brigadier General Olawale Oyekola (2024 – November 2025) Brigadier General Ayokunle Owolabi (November 2025 – Present)
See also Nigerian Armed Forces 81st Division (Nigeria)
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