Abakaliki: COAS Reaffirms Army Commitment to Strengthening Security in South-East, Accesses Troops Readiness
By Core Reporters
Abakaliki: (Core Reporters) Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reinforced the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening security in the South-East, following an operational visit to formations at the Nkwagu Military Cantonment, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonian Anele, which was made available to Core Reporters on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
According to the statement, the visit conducted on Thursday, formed part of ongoing efforts to evaluate troops’ combat readiness, operational effectiveness and welfare, in line with his vision of building a highly professional, adaptive and resilient force capable of addressing contemporary security challenges within a joint and multi-agency framework.
During his interaction with officers and soldiers, Lieutenant General Shaibu commended their dedication, discipline and unwavering commitment to duty. He urged them to remain vigilant, uphold the Constitution and maintain the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights, while sustaining pressure on all threats to peace and stability in the region.
The COAS also inspected critical operational and welfare facilities, including the Military Hospital and troops’ accommodation, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s resolve to prioritise personnel welfare, healthcare and infrastructure as key drivers of operational efficiency and mission success.
Earlier, the COAS was briefed on ongoing operations, achievements and administrative requirements. Expressing satisfaction with the progress made, Lieutenant General Shaibu encouraged continued synergy with sister services, other security agencies and host communities to further consolidate peace, enhance stability and promote lasting security across Ebonyi State and the wider South-East.
