The Nigerian Army Barracks.part 2

A strategic southern training center with a capacity of 3,000–4,000 recruits.

Depot Nigerian Army, Abakaliki

Newly approved in late 2025 to increase troop strength in the South East, with a planned capacity of 2,500–3,500. 

Specialized Corps and Schools 

Beyond standard infantry barracks, the Army maintains specialized training schools often co-located with major cantonments: 

Artillery: Nigerian Army School of Artillery, Kachia, Kaduna State.

Infantry: Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State.

Logistics: Nigerian Army College of Logistics, Ojo, Lagos.

Education: Nigerian Army College of Education, Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.

Finance: Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration, Apapa, Lagos.

Ordnance: Nigerian Army Ordnance School, Ojo, Lagos. 

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Top 5 Largest Barracks (By Landmass & Capacity)

While official rankings are rare, these are widely considered the most significant military installations in the country: 

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Ribadu Cantonment (Kaduna): Massive complex housing the 1 Division HQ and the Nigerian Defence Academy.

Maimalari Cantonment (Maiduguri): Central hub for counter-insurgency operations in the North East (7 Division HQ).

T.A. Lagbaja Cantonment (Lagos): Formerly Ikeja Cantonment; primary security and logistics hub for the 81 Division.

Rukuba Cantonment (Jos): Home to the 3 Armoured Division and specialized armoured warfare training.

Ojo Cantonment (Lagos): Houses major specialized schools and the Army College of Logistics.