The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and other service chiefs have reaffirmed the importance of military unity and inter-service cooperation at a retirement golf event organised by members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 40th Regular Course in Abuja….
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and other service chiefs have reaffirmed the importance of military unity and inter-service cooperation at a retirement golf event organised by members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 40th Regular Course in Abuja.
The event, held on 14 November 2026, brought together the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas; the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke; and other senior military officers to celebrate the years of service of the retiring officers.
Shaibu was represented by the Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Major General John Lar.
Speaking at the gathering, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, represented by the Naval Chief, urged members of the course to sustain their bonds of friendship and professional relationships beyond active service.
Oluyede said members should maintain their longstanding relationships through “unity, mutual support and collective commitment to one another’s welfare”.
He stressed that enduring professional relationships and strong bonds across the services remained important to institutional cohesion and the Armed Forces’ collective capacity to address evolving national security challenges.
The event also featured the presentation of awards to members in recognition of their contributions and achievements.
It further highlighted the importance of preserving the values of “loyalty, trust and cooperation” forged at the Academy as enduring foundations for military cohesion, inter-service synergy and national security.
