RismadarVoice Reporters
January 15, 2026
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for deeper strategic engagement between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army to effectively address Nigeria’s evolving and complex security challenges.
Lieutenant General Shaibu made the call on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, when the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, paid him a courtesy visit at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
The COAS commended the United States Government for its longstanding partnership and sustained support to the Nigerian Army, noting that the relationship has significantly enhanced the Army’s professionalism and institutional capacity.
He revealed that he and several Principal Staff Officers of the Nigerian Army are alumni of reputable United States professional military institutions, describing this as a testament to the depth and positive impact of the bilateral military relationship.
Lieutenant General Shaibu stressed the Nigerian Army’s readiness to leverage the extensive experience of the United States Army in both kinetic and non-kinetic operations.
He advocated expanded areas of cooperation aimed at improving operational effectiveness, doctrine development, institutional capacity building and overall strategic capability.
According to him, international military partnerships remain vital in complementing Nigeria’s internal security architecture and advancing sustainable peace and stability across the country.
Earlier, the United States Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore, expressed appreciation for the cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between the two armies.
She reaffirmed her commitment towards strengthening existing ties while exploring new areas of collaboration, particularly in capacity building, intelligence sharing and joint operational planning.
Lieutenant Colonel Moore also disclosed that the United States remains committed to supporting the Nigerian Army in key non-kinetic areas, including humanitarian assistance and troop welfare initiatives, which she described as critical to sustaining morale and operational effectiveness.
