Army At 163: We’ll Ensure Soldiers Are Properly Trained, Equipped – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has described soldiers as the Nigerian Army’s “most valuable assets” and pledged to ensure they are adequately trained , properly equipped and professionally developed to meet national security needs.
He stated this in his goodwill message at the NADCEL 2026 interdenominational church service to commemorate Nigerian Army at 163rd years.
Represented by Maj Gen Maxwell Dangana, Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, the Army Chief said the “Soldier First” culture, which is central to his Command Philosophy recognizes that our personnel remains the Nigerian Army’s most valuable asset.  He stated that the Nigerian Army under h...