Major General W. Shaibu: Nigeria’s New Chief of Army Staff and His Rise Through the Ranks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Major General Waidi Shaibu as Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in a sweeping military reshuffle aimed at strengthening the nation’s security framework.
A seasoned officer from the Nigerian Army Armour Corps and member of the 41st Regular Combatant Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Major General Shaibu has held several key command and operational roles across the country.
- Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, leading counterinsurgency efforts in the North-East.
- Commander of the 7 Division, Maiduguri, where he doubled as Sector 1 Commander of Operation Hadin Kai.
Shaibu’s journey through the Nigerian Army hierarchy is a story of steady growth and dedication.
Author’s summary: Major General Waidi Shaibu appointed as new COAS.