A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), spearheaded by the Nigeria Integrity Watch (NIW) and led by National Convener Dr John Samuel Nangi, has issued a strong commendation for the transformative leadership of the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. In a statement released to the international press, the groups lauded the COAS’s visionary approach, which has demonstrably boosted military performance, eradicated past issues of desertion and premature retirements, and instilled a new era of professionalism and combat effectiveness within the Nigerian Army.
Dr Nangi highlighted General Shaibu’s unveiling of a comprehensive “Command Philosophy” as the cornerstone of this revitalisation. This philosophy transcends mere acquisition of new weaponry, aiming instead to redefine the very identity of the Nigerian Army. It is meticulously designed to cultivate a force characterised by professionalism, agility, combat effectiveness, and resilience. The group acknowledged the candidness with which General Shaibu addressed the complexities of the nation’s security landscape, recognising that the traditional military approach is insufficient against the evolving and increasingly sophisticated threats.
