By Kingsley Omonobi
PORT HARCOURT — Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa.
The commitment was made during bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces of Guinea-Bissau, Major General Tomas Djass, in Port Harcourt.
The meeting formed part of activities marking the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026).
According to the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the discussions focused on deepening military cooperation to combat transnational security threats, strengthen institutional capacity and enhance regional peace.
