🇳🇬 COAS Strengthens Military-Traditional Institution Partnership In Doma

 

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, October 9, 2026, paid homage to the Andoma of Doma Kingdom, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Ahmadu Aliyu Ogga Onawo, at his palace in Doma, Nasarawa State, to strengthen military-civil relations and reinforce cooperation in support of national security.

Desk: Defence & Security
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 17:30 WAT
Location: Doma, Nasarawa State

The visit took place during the COAS’s engagement in Doma for the graduation ceremony of the Special Forces Battalion trained at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School. Lieutenant General Shaibu acknowledged the strategic role of traditional institutions and host communities in intelligence gathering, early warning, community trust and sustainable peace. 

He also appreciated the kingdom for its continued support and hospitality, emphasising the importance of a whole-of-society approach to addressing contemporary security challenges.

The Andoma commended the Army Chief for his leadership and the establishment of the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in the kingdom, describing it as a significant contribution to the community. 

He pledged the continued support of the traditional institution and the people of Doma to the Nigerian Army, while offering prayers for lasting peace, stability and security across Nigeria.

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