By Bavoriat Clara
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has underscored the importance of advanced training and technology-driven operations in enhancing the effectiveness of the Nigerian Army in modern warfare.
Lieutenant General Shaibu stated this during the closing ceremony of the Combat Arms Training Week 2026 held at the Jaji Military Cantonment on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
In a statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the week-long programme brought together serving and retired senior officers for strategic engagements, lectures and practical demonstrations aimed at strengthening the Army’s capacity in counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations.
The statement noted that the programme, themed “Building Troops’ Resilience through Counter Terrorism Campaigns,” highlighted the importance of innovation, adaptability and continuous professional development in addressing evolving security challenges.
Presentations by seasoned resource persons and retired generals focused on emerging threats, contemporary warfare dynamics and the need to build resilient and highly skilled forces capable of operating effectively in complex combat environments.
The COAS charged troops to remain resilient, cohesive and combat-ready in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, stressing that while modern equipment remains essential, success in today’s battlespace depends largely on well-trained, disciplined and adaptive personnel. He further highlighted the integration of drone warfare, combat aviation and advanced training methodologies as critical force multipliers for future military operations.
In his remarks, the Commander Infantry Corps, Major General Godwin Mutkut, commended the COAS for his purposeful leadership, which he said has significantly improved troop welfare and strengthened operational efficiency across the Nigerian Army.
The training week featured live firepower demonstrations involving various calibres of weapons, armoured vehicles and advanced combat platforms, as well as a combined Infantry and Armour manoeuvre simulation conducted in a realistic combat environment. The event also featured a symbolic Pulling Out Ceremony in honour of distinguished retired Infantry generals.
The Combat Arms Training Week 2026 reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to strengthening professional capacity through advanced training, integrating modern technologies into operations and sustaining momentum in ongoing counterterrorism campaigns nationwide.
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