RismadarVoice Reporters
September 24, 2026
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting critical energy infrastructure across the country, describing energy security as an important component of national security.
Shaibu gave the assurance when the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Tony Attah, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Army Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.
The Army Chief said protecting strategic energy assets was essential to maintaining industrial productivity, economic stability and national development.
He assured the delegation that the Nigerian Army would continue supporting efforts to secure critical national infrastructure and provide a safe environment for legitimate economic activities.
Shaibu also emphasised the importance of sustained engagement between energy companies and their host communities, saying dialogue, mutual trust and shared interests were important to maintaining peace and stability in areas where energy companies operate.
He commended Renaissance Africa Energy for its efforts to maintain constructive relationships with communities within its operational areas.
The COAS said the ongoing expansion and transformation of the Nigerian Army would improve its operational reach and ability to respond to emerging security challenges.
According to him, the expansion of Army formations, alongside improvements in manpower, infrastructure and operational capabilities, would strengthen the military’s capacity to protect critical national assets and support broader national development objectives.
Earlier, Attah commended officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their role in securing the country and protecting strategic economic assets, particularly in challenging operational environments.
He said a secure operating environment remained critical to the sustainability of Nigeria’s energy sector.
Attah also pledged his company’s continued commitment to advancing energy security, developing indigenous capacity and supporting industrialisation in Nigeria.
