COAS reaffirms army’s readiness to safeguard Nigeria against emerging security threats

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Nigerian Army to protecting the nation’s sovereignty, defending its territorial integrity and safeguarding citizens against evolving security threats.
The COAS gave the assurance while speaking at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 Lecture held at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday.
Gen. Shaibu, who described the event as a strategic platform for examining the changing dynamics of national security and strengthening the collective resolve to build a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria, observed that Nigeri...