Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to strengthening military partnerships with the Egyptian Army and that of other friendly nations, particularly in the area of advanced professional training aimed at addressing evolving security threats.
General Shaibu, who spoke while receiving the Egyptian Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Mohammed Ibrahim, during a courtesy visit to Army Headquarters, Abuja, noted that Nigeria maintains a longstanding and mutually beneficial military relationship with Egypt, describing the collaboration between the two armies as an important platform for enhancing operational capability and professional development.
He emphasized that sustained cooperation through advanced military courses, training exchanges, and professional military education remains critical to preparing personnel to effectively confront contemporary security challenges.
The COAS further observed that several Nigerian Army officers have benefited from specialized and advanced military training programmes in Egypt, which have significantly contributed to building the professional competence of the force.
He expressed the Nigerian Army’s readiness to further expand these training opportunities in order to equip personnel with the knowledge and skills required to respond to complex security threats.
Lieutenant General Shaibu also highlighted the importance of strengthening institutional linkages between both armies, including greater collaboration in strategic-level training and participation in programmes at the Nigerian Army War College.
According to him, such engagements will deepen professional ties, promote knowledge exchange, and enhance joint capacity to counter emerging threats. He equally extended an invitation to the Egyptian Army to participate in the forthcoming Nigerian Army Day Celebration scheduled for July 2026.
The Army Chief further stressed the need to explore additional areas of cooperation, particularly in the development of aviation capabilities and operational support systems, noting that such collaboration will improve operational readiness, technological innovation, and overall mission effectiveness.
Earlier in his remarks, the Egyptian Defence Attaché, Colonel Mohammed Ibrahim, stated that 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 made in executing several aspects of the agreement, particularly in the area of training cooperation. He added that preparations were ongoing for the next Military Committee Meeting scheduled to hold in Cairo later this year.
Colonel Ibrahim reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening military collaboration with Nigeria, especially in the area of advanced military training and intelligence sharing to effectively address contemporary security challenges confronting both nations.
