Nigeria's COAS Calls for Enhanced Military Cooperation with the US
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, urged deeper strategic cooperation with the United States Army during a January 14, 2026 meeting with US Defence Attaché Lieutenant Colonel Semira Moore in Abuja. He praised the US for its support, highlighting the benefits of American military expertise.
Shaibu expressed the Nigerian Army's desire to leverage US experience in both kinetic and non-kinetic operations, advocating for expanded collaboration in operational effectiveness, institutional capacity, and strategic capability. Colonel Moore emphasized the US commitment to strengthening ties and supporting humanitarian initiatives, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance military collaboration in addressing security challenges.
