The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has tasked Commanding Officers across the Nigerian Army to take full ownership of combat readiness through professionalism, discipline, and effective tactical leadership within their respective formations. The directive was delivered at the First Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2026 hosted by the Army Headquarters Garrison at the Army War College Nigeria, WU Bassey Barracks, Abuja, on 3 March 2026. Represented by Major General Olusegun Abai at the opening ceremony, the COAS emphasized that effective tactical command depend on sound judgment, strict regimentation,…
COAS Tasks Commanding Officers on Combat Readiness as Nigerian Army Holds First 2026 Workshop
