COAS Arrives Liberia to Address 69th Armed Forces Day
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has arrived in the Republic of Liberia to participate in the country’s 69th Armed Forces Day Celebration, scheduled for Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Lieutenant General Shaibu is in Liberia at the invitation of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) as part of Nigeria’s ongoing defence diplomacy and commitment to strengthening regional military cooperation within the West African sub-region.
On arrival, the COAS was received by the
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Major General Davidson Forley.
In line with established military tradition, Lieutenant General Shaibu inspected a Guard of Honour mounted by the AFL, underscoring the cordial and enduring professional relationship between the two armed forces.
Read Also:
As part of his official engagements, the COAS paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Liberia, where he was received by the Chargé d’Affaires, Ambassador Rahmat Muhammad.
During the visit, he interacted with embassy officials and commended their efforts at strengthening Nigeria–Liberia bilateral relations and protecting Nigerian interests in the host country.
The visit highlights Nigeria’s sustained commitment to defence diplomacy, professional military solidarity and enhanced bilateral cooperation aimed at promoting regional security and stability. It also reflects Nigeria’s broader role in supporting peace and security initiatives across West Africa.
Lieutenant General Shaibu is expected to deliver an address at the 69th Armed Forces Day Celebration, where Liberia will commemorate its military heritage, operational achievements and the critical role of the Armed Forces in national development and stability.
Notably, the COAS previously served as Military Assistant to a former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia. In recognition of his contributions to the development of Liberia’s defence sector, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order, one of Liberia’s highest military honours.
By PRNigeria
