Nigerian Army Eyes US Expertise to Boost Operations, Capacity
The Nigerian Army has said it is seeking to deepen cooperation with the United States Army to enhance its operational effectiveness and institutional capacity in the face of Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lt. Col. Semira Moore, on a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters.
Shaibu commended the United States Government for its longstanding partnership and support to the Nigerian Army, noting that the collaboration has continued to yield tangible benefits, particularly in training and professional development.
He said several senior officers of the Nigerian Army, including himself and some Principal Staff Officers, are alumni of renowned United States military institutions, a development he described as evidence of the depth and impact of the bilateral military relationship.
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According to him, the Nigerian Army is keen on leveraging the extensive experience of the US Army in both kinetic and non-kinetic operations to address the country’s complex and multifaceted security threats.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to expanding avenues of cooperation that will strengthen operational effectiveness, institutional capacity, doctrine development and strategic capabilities,” the army chief said.
Shaibu stressed that international military partnerships remain critical in complementing Nigeria’s internal security architecture and advancing sustainable peace and stability across the country.
Earlier, the US Defence Attaché, Lt. Col. Moore, expressed appreciation for what she described as the cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between the two armies.
She reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to strengthening existing ties with the Nigerian Army, while exploring new areas of collaboration, particularly in capacity building, intelligence sharing and joint operational planning.
Moore also disclosed that the US would continue to support the Nigerian Army in key non-kinetic areas, including humanitarian assistance and troop welfare initiatives, noting that such support is essential for sustaining morale and operational effectiveness of troops in the field.
By PRNigeria
