The Leader of Military Workforce, COAS, Lieutenant Basic Waidi Shaibu, has known as for more potent army cooperation amongst African international locations to handle the continent’s evolving safety demanding situations.
He famous that this may also be accomplished thru enhanced intelligence sharing, joint coaching and coordinated operations.
Colonel Appolonia Anele, Appearing Director, Military Public Family members, in a commentary, stated Basic Shaibu made the decision on Monday, 26 October 2026, throughout bilateral army talks with the Commander of the Zambia Military, Lieutenant Basic Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele, at the sidelines of the African Global Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos.
The COAS seen that the rising threats of terrorism, insurgency, transnational organised crime and unconstitutional adjustments of presidency require a united and coordinated reaction from African international locations.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian Military’s dedication to strengthening military-to-military members of the family with Zambia and different African companions, specifically in counter-terrorism operations, peace improve missions, skilled army coaching and capability building.
In his reaction, Lieutenant Basic Zyeele counseled the Nigerian Military for its contributions to regional safety and its efforts in preventing terrorism.
He expressed Zambia’s readiness to deepen army cooperation with Nigeria to support operational effectiveness and advertise mutual safety pursuits.
The bilateral engagement paperwork a part of Basic Shaibu’s engagements at AFRIDEX 2026, which has introduced in combination African army leaders, defence trade stakeholders and different strategic companions to discover alternatives for defence collaboration, technological development and collective responses to rising safety threats.