… Calls for Enhanced Operational and Institutional Ties.
By: Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for a deepened strategic partnership between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army to effectively confront Nigeria’s complex and evolving security challenges.
This is contained in a statement issued by Appolonia Anele, Colonel, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, on 14 January 2026.
Lieutenant General Shaibu made the call on Wednesday when the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, paid him a courtesy visit at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
The Army Chief commended the Government of the United States for its long standing support and enduring partnership with the Nigerian Army. He noted that the institution has greatly benefitted from American military professionalism, training standards and institutional expertise.
He revealed that both himself and several Principal Staff Officers of the Nigerian Army are alumni of reputable United States military institutions, describing this as clear evidence of the depth and positive impact of the bilateral military relationship.
Lieutenant General Shaibu stressed that the Nigerian Army is eager to leverage the United States Army’s vast experience in both kinetic and non kinetic operations. He therefore advocated expanded cooperation in operational effectiveness, institutional capacity building, doctrine development and strategic capability enhancement.
According to him, international military partnerships remain vital in complementing Nigeria’s internal security framework and in promoting sustainable peace and national stability.
Earlier, the United States Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, expressed appreciation for the cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between both armies.
She reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening existing ties while exploring new areas of collaboration, particularly in capacity building, intelligence sharing and joint operational planning.
Lieutenant Colonel Moore further disclosed that the United States remains committed to supporting the Nigerian Army in critical non kinetic areas, including humanitarian assistance and troop welfare initiatives, which she said are essential to sustaining morale and operational effectiveness.
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