He added that access to decent housing was a critical component of troop welfare.
An attempted coup to oust Benin’s president was foiled on Sunday.
Ms Anele said Mr Lagbaja had become the first Nigerian Army officer to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame in the 124-year history of the institution.
Mr Oluyede said that naming the new army barracks after Mr Tinubu was a way of ‘giving honour to whom honour is due.’
Mr Chibuisi promised to do his best to ensure that the Nigerian army’s operations and activities reflected the people’s expectations.
Mr Mijinyawa presented the scholarship as a cheque to the beneficiary on behalf of the COAS.
“For me, he was a trusted advisor whose formidable intellect and breadth of knowledge served this nation well,” he said.
Mr Ogbonyomi said the late army chief transformed the army into a highly motivated force.
The funeral service is slated for Friday at the National Christian Centre.
Mr Egbedun said that on November 11 the governor forwarded a letter to the House notifying it of the planned budget presentation.
