Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration among African military forces to address terrorism, insurgency, and other transnational security challenges. His remarks were made during the Third African Land Forces Forum in Port Harcourt, highlighting the urgency of united efforts in tackling these pressing issues on the continent.

Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have committed to enhancing military cooperation to tackle security challenges and foster peace in West Africa. This agreement was reached during discussions between Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau.

Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, emphasized the need for stronger civil-military relations to promote national development, stating that security and sustainable development are interconnected. He made these comments during a medical outreach event in Okrika, Rivers State, which was part of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration activities.

Lt Gen. Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has reiterated the Nigerian Army's dedication to safeguarding Nigeria's sovereignty and addressing new security challenges. This statement was made during the NADCEL 2026 event, emphasizing the Army's preparedness to confront emerging threats.

The Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has linked the country's security issues to instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel region, and the Gulf of Guinea. He emphasized the necessity for innovative strategies to tackle the evolving threats during a lecture at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2026.

Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, emphasized the need for an AI-driven security strategy to address the increasingly complex security environment in Nigeria. He called for innovative approaches and stronger collaboration to effectively tackle evolving threats, according to Channels TV.