The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to deepening military cooperation with friendly nations, particularly in the area of advanced professional training to address evolving security challenges.
Shaibu stated this on Thursday while receiving the Egyptian Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Mohammed Ibrahim, during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
The army chief noted that Nigeria shares a longstanding and mutually beneficial military relationship with Egypt, describing the collaboration between the two armies as a strategic platform for enhancing operational capability and professional development.
He emphasised that sustained cooperation through advanced military courses, training exchanges and professional military education remains essential for preparing personnel to effectively confront contemporary security threats.
According to Shaibu, several officers of the Nigerian Army have benefited from specialised and advanced military training programmes in Egypt, which have significantly contributed to strengthening the professional competence of the force.
He expressed the army’s readiness to further expand such opportunities to equip personnel with the knowledge and skills required to respond to complex security challenges.
The Chief of Army Staff also stressed the importance of strengthening institutional linkages between both armies, including deeper collaboration in strategic-level training and participation in programmes at the Nigerian Army War College.
He said such engagements would deepen professional ties, encourage knowledge exchange and enhance the joint capacity of both countries to counter emerging threats. Shaibu also invited the Egyptian Army to participate in the forthcoming Nigerian Army Day Celebration scheduled for July 2026.
The army chief further called for the exploration of additional areas of cooperation, particularly in aviation capability development and operational support systems, noting that such collaboration would improve operational readiness, technological innovation and overall mission effectiveness.
Earlier in his remarks, Ibrahim said his visit was aimed at reviewing the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between both militaries in 2024.
He disclosed that significant progress had been recorded in executing several aspects of the agreement, especially in the area of training cooperation, adding that preparations were underway for the next Military Committee Meeting scheduled to take place in Cairo later this year.
The Egyptian Defence Attaché reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening military collaboration with Nigeria, particularly in advanced military training and intelligence sharing to effectively address contemporary security challenges facing both nations.
