Nigerian Army, Tanzania Seek Stronger Military Training, Intelligence-Sharing Ties
The Nigerian Army and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force have agreed to explore expanded military training, professional exchanges and intelligence-sharing initiatives to strengthen operational capabilities and address Africa’s evolving security challenges.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the call on Monday, October 26, 2026, during bilateral talks with the Chief of Land Forces of the Tanzania People’s Defence Force, Major General Fadhil Omary Nondo, on the sidelines of the African International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos.
Shaibu emphasised the need to deepen cooperation in professional military education, joint training, intelligence sharing and personnel exchange programmes across military institutions, including national defence colleges.
He highlighted the Nigerian Army’s training institutions, including the Nigerian Defence Academy, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Nigerian Army Resource Centre, describing them as vital platforms for developing professional military personnel for Nigeria and allied countries.
The army chief also cited Nigeria’s operational experience in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, anti-banditry operations in the North-West and North-Central, as well as peace support missions across Africa and beyond.
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According to him, the experiences offer valuable lessons that could benefit both countries through joint training, staff exchanges and the sharing of operational knowledge and military doctrines.
Shaibu encouraged the Tanzanian Land Forces to take advantage of training opportunities available in Nigerian Army institutions. He also advocated increased exchanges of instructors and students to strengthen professional relationships and institutional capacity.
In his response, Nondo commended the Nigerian Army for its operational experience, resilience and sustained contributions to peace and security across the African continent.
He expressed Tanzania’s readiness to strengthen military relations with Nigeria, particularly in leadership development, professional military education and operational capacity building.
Nondo further disclosed that existing exchange programmes involving the command and national defence colleges of both countries had enhanced professional interaction and facilitated the sharing of experiences.
He expressed confidence that expanding the programmes would deliver greater benefits to both armies and strengthen their ability to address shared security challenges.
The engagement highlights efforts by both countries to deepen defence cooperation through military education, institutional partnerships and the exchange of operational expertise in support of regional peace and security.
The statement was signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, on October 27, 2026.
By PRNigeria
