COAS Tasks Army Defence Advisers On Global Partnerships To Strengthen Troops’ Combat Capabilities
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged Nigerian Army Defence Advisers serving in foreign missions to deepen international defence partnerships and leverage diplomatic engagements to strengthen the operational capabilities and combat readiness of the Nigerian Army.
He stressed the need for Defence Advisers to convert diplomatic relationships into concrete benefits for the military, particularly through partnerships that would facilitate the acquisition of modern military equipment, advanced technologies, specialised training and essential logistics support for troops on the frontline.
The COAS gave the directive on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Army Headquarters, Abuja, while receiving Nigerian Army Defence Advisers serving in various countries.
He specifically tasked them to prioritise strategic collaborations that would enhance access to critical military hardware, including ammunition, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), noting that such equipment would improve troop protection and operational effectiveness.
Earlier, the team leader and Director of Foreign Liaison, Defence Intelligence Agency, Major General Kingsley Nwoko, commended the COAS for his transformative leadership and ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Army.
He noted that the visit provided an opportunity to align Nigeria’s defence diplomacy with the Army’s expansion, modernisation initiatives and operational priorities.
