The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has presented award prizes to outstanding winners of the Third Edition of the COAS Literary Competition 2026.
This he noted as part of his commitment to fostering education and intellectual development among young Nigerians.
Speaking during the award presentation ceremony at the Nigerian Army’s 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, the COAS said the competition, which had participants from Army schools across the country, was part of activities lined up to mark this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration, slated for July 6, 2026.
The COAS, who was represented by the Commander, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Maj. Gen. Olurotimi Awolo, explained that the literary competition, which was organised nationally, aimed to promote national consciousness, intellectual engagement, and young citizens’ participation in nation-building.
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