The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has referred to as for stronger military cooperation amongst African nations to deal with the continent’s evolving security challenges.
He famous that this may be achieved by means of enhanced intelligence sharing, joint coaching and coordinated operations.
Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, in a press release, stated General Shaibu made the decision on Monday, 26 October 2026, throughout bilateral military talks with the Commander of the Zambia Army, Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele, on the sidelines of the African International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos.
The COAS noticed that the rising threats of terrorism, insurgency, transnational organised crime and unconstitutional modifications of presidency require a united and coordinated response from African nations.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s dedication to strengthening military-to-military relations with Zambia and different African companions, notably in counter-terrorism operations, peace assist missions, skilled military coaching and capability growth.
In his response, Lieutenant General Zyeele recommended the Nigerian Army for its contributions to regional security and its efforts in combating terrorism.
He expressed Zambia’s readiness to deepen military cooperation with Nigeria to improve operational effectiveness and promote mutual security pursuits.
The bilateral engagement types a part of General Shaibu’s engagements at AFRIDEX 2026, which has introduced collectively African military leaders, defence trade stakeholders and different strategic companions to discover alternatives for defence collaboration, technological development and collective responses to rising security threats.
