Nigeria: Army Chief Solicits Traditional Rulers' Support for Military Operations

Nigeria: Army Chief Solicits Traditional Rulers' Support for Military Operations

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, implored traditional rulers in the country to support military operations.

COAS Visits Oba of Lagos, Seeks Traditional Support for Military Operations

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, 11 December 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu I, at the Iga Iduganran Palace.During the visit, the COAS expressed deep gratitude to the foremost monarch and the Lagos Council of Obas for their unwavering support to the Nigerian Army over the years.Lt-Gen Shaibu emphasised that the visit was to personal…

In Lagos, Army Chief Solicits Royal Support for Military Operations

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, seeking