The 81st (Amphibious) Division of the Nigerian Army is a division active since 2002. It has an area of responsibility covering Lagos and Ogun States of Nigeria.
| 81 Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 26 May 2002 – present |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| Type | Mechanized Infantry |
| Role | Combat support |
| Size | Division |
| Part of |  Nigerian Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Eti-Osa, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Commanders | |
| General Officer Commanding | Major General Mohammed Usman |
It is numbered in honor of the 81st (West Africa) Division. The Division which replaced the Lagos Garrison Command (LGC) came into being in 2000.[1] The youngest Division in the Nigerian Army, it was formed on 26 May 2002.[2]
The division previously included:[3]