The Nigerian Army is deepening its partnership with World Archery Africa and the Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED) to advance sports development, strengthen civil-military relations and support Nigeria's sporting prestige through high-level archery.
Desk: Defence & Security
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 19:27 WAT
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
A statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, stated this on Thursday, October 8, 2026, while receiving a joint delegation from World Archery Africa and NAFED, led by the federation's President, Mr Mohammed Baba Abdullahi, at Army Headquarters, Abuja.
Lieutenant General Shaibu said the partnership would also support physical readiness, technical capacity and Nigeria's ability to host major continental competitions.
He noted that archery aligns with core military principles of focus, marksmanship and discipline, while directing the Chief of Training to commence planning for the proposed African Indoor Archery Championship at the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery facility.
The NAFED President, Mr Mohammed Baba Abdullahi, commended the Nigerian Army for constructing Africa's first dedicated standard archery pitch within a military formation.
He also noted that military archers recently secured all of Nigeria's medals at the African Championship.
The President of World Archery Africa, Mr Amine, similarly commended the Nigerian Army for its sponsorship, facilities and hospitality, while requesting the Army's support for hosting Africa's inaugural Indoor Archery Championship.
He described the institutional partnership between the Nigerian Army and the archery federations as a model for sports development across the continent.
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