By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Management team of LASUSBAS and Colonel A.E Amangele |
BADAGRY, LAGOS – In a move to bolster inter-institutional cooperation and local security, the newly appointed Commanding Officer of the 15 Field Engineer Regiment, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel A.E. Amangele, paid a formal familiarization visit to the Lagos State University School of Basic and Advanced Studies (LASUSBAS) Badagry.
The visit to the campus on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, was described as a strategic meeting of neighbors, aimed to reinforce the long-standing symbiotic relationship between the military barracks and the academic community.
The Director of LASUSBAS, Professor Yunus Adeleke Dauda, received the Commanding Officer and his entourage, noting that such visits have become a cherished tradition of the institution. He emphasized that the presence of the Nigerian Army in the Topo-Badagry axis serves as a significant deterrent to criminal activities and provides a sense of safety that is essential for a productive learning environment.
During the engagement, Professor Dauda highlighted the psychological and physical comfort the proximity of the Army provides to both staff and students.
"We recognize the presence of the Army command around this place, and their assistance is vital to us. This initiative helps us cooperate with one another, especially regarding security. The Army are very good people in their relationships with the local community, and we are truly benefiting from their presence," the Director remarked.
Responding, Lieutenant Colonel A.E. Amangele explained that visiting major stakeholders in the community is a mandatory activity for any new Commanding Officer of the Regiment. Given that the LASUSBAS campus sits directly opposite the barracks, he described the school as one of the most critical neighbors to the military installation.
Beyond security discussions, Lt. Col. Amangele expressed interest in human capital development for his personnel. He voiced his hope that officers and men of the 15 Field Engineer Regiment would take advantage of the academic programs offered by LASUSBAS to enhance their intellectual capacity.
"This campus is right in front of the barracks, which makes it an important place for me to visit. This will further strengthen our relationship, and I hope some of my officers can take up the privilege to be a student here," the Commanding Officer stated.
The visit concluded with an exchange of ideas on how to better integrate the military and academic communities in Badagry. Stakeholders noted that this partnership is a model for civil-military relations, where the military provides the security framework while the university provides the intellectual tools necessary for nation-building.