COAS: Success in modern warfare depends largely on trained, adaptive personnel
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, said that while modern equipment remains essential, success in today’s battlespace depends largely on well-trained, disciplined and adaptive personnel. Lt-Gen
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, said that while modern equipment remains essential, success in today’s battlespace depends largely on well-trained, disciplined and adaptive personnel.
Lt-Gen Shaibu said this on Thursday, when he spoke at the closing ceremony of the Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 held at the Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna.
The event was themed, “Building Troops’ Resilience through Counter-Terrorism Campaigns.”
The COAS emphasised that advanced training and technology-driven operations are essential to the Nigerian Army's effectiveness in modern warfare. He highlighted drone warfare, combat aviation, and advanced training methodologies as critical force multipliers for future operations.
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The Army Chief noted that the Nigerian Army will continue to leverage technology to enhance operational effectiveness. He charged troops to remain resilient, cohesive and combat-ready in discharging their constitutional responsibilities.
The Commander Infantry Corps, Maj-Gen Godwin Mutkut, commended the COAS for his purposeful leadership, noting that it has “significantly improved troop welfare and strengthened operational efficiency” across the Nigerian Army.
The Nation reports that the Combat Arms Training Week 2026 featured a demonstration of live firepower by the Combat Arms of the Nigerian Army, showcasing various calibres of weapons, armoured vehicles, and advanced combat platforms, as well as a combined Infantry and Armour manoeuvre simulation in a realistic combat environment.
The event also featured a symbolic Pulling Out Ceremony in honour of distinguished retired Infantry generals.
