COAS Seeks Global Defence Partnerships to Boost Army’s Firepower
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has tasked Nigerian Army Defence Advisers serving in foreign missions to leverage defence diplomacy and international partnerships to strengthen the Army’s operational capabilities and combat readiness.
Shaibu emphasised the need to translate diplomatic engagements into tangible military gains, particularly through partnerships that would facilitate the acquisition of modern military equipment, advanced technologies, specialised training and critical logistics support for troops on the frontline.
The COAS gave the charge on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Army Headquarters while receiving Nigerian Army Defence Advisers serving in various countries.
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He urged the officers to prioritise strategic engagements that would improve access to essential military hardware, particularly ammunition, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
According to him, strengthening international defence cooperation would enhance troop protection, improve operational effectiveness and reinforce the Nigerian Army’s capacity to address evolving security threats.
Earlier, the team leader and Director of Foreign Liaison at the Defence Intelligence Agency, Major General Kingsley Nwoko, commended the COAS for his transformative 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 initiatives and operational priorities.
He also underscored the importance of sustained collaboration in ensuring that international engagements deliver practical benefits to the Nigerian Army.
By PRNigeria
