The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has tasked Nigerian Army Defence Advisers serving in foreign missions to strengthen international partnerships to improve troops’ combat capabilities and operational readiness….
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has tasked Nigerian Army Defence Advisers serving in foreign missions to strengthen international partnerships to improve troops’ combat capabilities and operational readiness.
Shaibu gave the charge on Friday, November 13, 2026, when he received Nigerian Army Defence Advisers serving in various countries at the Army Headquarters.
He urged the officers to leverage defence diplomacy to secure modern military equipment, advanced technology, specialised training and critical logistics support for troops on the frontline.
The Army Chief specifically highlighted the need for strategic partnerships that would facilitate access to essential military hardware, including ammunition, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
He said such acquisitions would enhance troop protection, strengthen operational effectiveness and improve the Army’s capacity to respond to security threats.
Shaibu stressed that diplomatic engagements must translate into practical benefits for the military, particularly in equipment acquisition, training and logistics.
Earlier, the team leader and Director of Foreign Liaison at the Defence Intelligence Agency, Major General Kingsley Nwoko, commended the COAS for his leadership and ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Army.
Nwoko said the visit provided an opportunity to align defence diplomatic engagements with the Army’s expansion, modernisation programme and operational priorities.
The engagement comes as the Nigerian Army continues efforts to strengthen its capabilities through modern equipment, improved training and international military cooperation.
