The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for a unified African military front to confront the continent's complex security landscape through enhanced intelligence sharing, joint training exercises, and coordinated tactical operations.
Desk: Defence & Security
Date: 27 October 2026
Time: 12:55 WAT
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
General Shaibu made the call during bilateral military talks with the Commander of the Zambia Army, Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele, held on the sidelines of the African International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief emphasized that transnational terrorism, insurgency, organized crime, and unconstitutional changes of government demand collective defense strategies.
Reaffirming the Nigerian Army's commitment to deepening military ties with Zambia, General Shaibu highlighted counter-terrorism, peace support missions, and professional capacity building as core areas for collaboration.
In response, Lieutenant General Zyeele commended the Nigerian Army’s pivotal role in regional stability and expressed Zambia’s eagerness to expand bilateral defense initiatives to strengthen joint operational readiness.
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