₦airaland Forum

dalongjnr:
Mediocrity.
I can tell you categorically that he will flop 🤧 😔.

Ibrothehassan:
Congrats to him and the Igala nation

timota:
Which state is he from,I want to check something

FreeStuffsNG:
From the outset of his appointment, Major General Waidi Shuaibu prioritized the enhancement of operational capacity within the theatre. He oversaw the refurbishment and upgrade of military hardware, including fixing ten VP 1 Type 89 APCs, five BMPs, three Steyr APCs, six Camel MRAPs, and other vital equipment belonging to various units such as 199 Special Forces Battalion and 25 Brigade. These efforts were in preparation for the 2024 dry season operations, ensuring the troops had the necessary assets to effectively combat insurgents and carry out their missions.

In recognition of these efforts, the Nigerian military’s North East Theatre under Major General Waidi Shuaibu received the Security Watch Award in December 2024 the most outstanding defense command in Africa an accolade that underscored the effectiveness of his leadership.

In addition to operational success, Major General Waidi Shuaibu undertook critical interventions like the timely installation of military-grade long-range surveillance cameras in key locations such as Monguno, Gajiram, and Kekeno, further enhancing battlefield awareness.


Asiwaju Tinubu will always go for the best of our best Nigerian patriots in service of our great Nation!

Here's wishing Gen. Waidi Shuaibu and his team all the very best.

All the enemies of Nigeria keran. All the enemies of Nigeria will lose las las. They always lose.
God bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the Federal Republic of Nigeria for ever.

Congratulations to the Battlefield General himself! You deserve it sir. Please keep giving your best. We will keep praying for you and victory for you. God bless you.

FreeStuffsNG:
Dey play keyboard warrior.

Guilty conscience much?

He said, “In yet another remarkable achievement in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North-East theatre of operations, the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Monday, 22 July 2024, handed over another rescued Chibok girl, Ihyi Abdu, to the Borno State government.”

According to the state, Shaibu, while briefing journalists at the Headquarters, Theater Command, Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri, said the conduct of military operations across the theatre was key to achieving the mandate of OPHK, which is to restore normalcy in the North-East, for socio-economic activities to thrive.


Punch Newspaper report on him , 24th July 2024 and that is him in the screenshot below.

And here's what Prof. Zulum, Governor of Borno State, has to say about Gen. Waidi Shuaibu’s phenomenal leadership in battle.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZRloorQkc

All the terrorists and terrorists sympathizers ti keran!

FreeStuffsNG:
All the enemies of Nigeria keran. All the enemies of Nigeria will lose las las. They always lose.
God bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the Federal Republic of Nigeria for ever.

Congratulations to the Battlefield General himself! You deserve it sir. Please keep giving your best. We will keep praying for you and victory for you. God bless you.

donmixc:
tinubo you are sacking northerners and replacing them with southerners, the north will not forget

donmixc:
tinubo you are sacking northerners and replacing them with southerners, the north will not forget

FreeStuffsNG:
From the outset of his appointment, Major General Waidi Shuaibu prioritized the enhancement of operational capacity within the theatre. He oversaw the refurbishment and upgrade of military hardware, including fixing ten VP 1 Type 89 APCs, five BMPs, three Steyr APCs, six Camel MRAPs, and other vital equipment belonging to various units such as 199 Special Forces Battalion and 25 Brigade. These efforts were in preparation for the 2024 dry season operations, ensuring the troops had the necessary assets to effectively combat insurgents and carry out their missions.

In recognition of these efforts, the Nigerian military’s North East Theatre under Major General Waidi Shuaibu received the Security Watch Award in December 2024 the most outstanding defense command in Africa an accolade that underscored the effectiveness of his leadership.

In addition to operational success, Major General Waidi Shuaibu undertook critical interventions like the timely installation of military-grade long-range surveillance cameras in key locations such as Monguno, Gajiram, and Kekeno, further enhancing battlefield awareness.


Asiwaju Tinubu will always go for the best of our best Nigerian patriots in service of our great Nation!

Here's wishing Gen. Waidi Shuaibu and his team all the very best.

All the enemies of Nigeria keran. All the enemies of Nigeria will lose las las. They always lose.
God bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the Federal Republic of Nigeria for ever.

Congratulations to the Battlefield General himself! You deserve it sir. Please keep giving your best. We will keep praying for you and victory for you. God bless you.

FreeStuffsNG:
December 2024 the most outstanding defense command in Africa an accolade that underscored the effectiveness of his leadership.

His initiatives also contributed to crucial civil-military projects, including the construction of 30 two-bedroom Community Base Quarters and the organization of community engagement activities such as a Quranic recitation contest, which saw three participants sponsored for Hajj pilgrimage.

In addition to operational success, Major General Waidi Shuaibu undertook critical interventions like the timely installation of military-grade long-range surveillance cameras in key locations such as Monguno, Gajiram, and Kekeno, further enhancing battlefield awareness.

Following his accomplished tenure, Major General Waidi Shuaibu was succeeded by Major General Abdulsalam Enesi Abubakar as the 15th Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK). This strategic move has been widely welcomed within security and political circles, as Maj Gen Abubakar brings over a decade of extensive operational, command, and instructional experience. His illustrious career includes serving as Commander Sector 3 OPHK and Multi-National Joint Task Force in Monguno, GOC 7 Division/Commander Sector 1 OPHK Maiduguri, and GOC 3 Division/Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN.

Maj Gen Abubakar’s impressive military background reflects his expertise in offensive operations, community engagement, and infrastructure development—traits that are expected to further bolster the fight against insurgency. His previous roles have seen him successfully lead operations that neutralized high-profile terrorists and disrupted their supply chains, making him a formidable leader capable of steering the theatre toward stability. His advocacy for community involvement and humanitarian assistance underscores his holistic approach to counter-insurgency, which harmonizes military actions with civil development.

Given his extensive experience, Maj Gen Abubakar’s appointment marks an optimistic new chapter in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism in the North East. As he assumes command, there is cautious hope among stakeholders that his strategic vision and operational expertise will intensify efforts to restore lasting peace, rebuild communities, and secure the region for future generations.


In summary, Major General Waidi Shuaibu’s leadership has yielded remarkable operational successes and infrastructural progress, significantly weakening insurgent networks and delivering tangible peace dividends. His tenure laid the foundation for continued progress, and his successor, Major General Abdulsalam Enesi Abubakar, is expected to leverage his vast experience to accelerate these gains. As Nigeria remains committed to restoring peace in the North East, the leadership baton now passed to Maj Gen Abubakar symbolizes a renewed hope for victory against insurgency and a stable future for the region.


Zagazola Makama is a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzhIaFxxzcY?si=v4pB3p8YugU54jz7

Major-General W. Shaibuwas appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as Chief of Army Staff on Friday, 24 October, 2025.

aleby:
He always goes for the best my foot. How come the best is just getting appointed now three years into his tenure.

Akpakomiza2:
Which part or LGA in kogi east

aylipple:
Kogi (Okuns) eating good under PBAT. Prominent Okun sons are getting strategic and very important appointments under this administration - first it was Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as INEC Chairman & now, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu as COAS.

I hope these two appointees will justify the confidence reposed in them by the President and also represent Okunland well.

I wish the new COAS success.

Akpakomiza2:
Which part or LGA in kogi east

Akpakomiza2:
From that profile, he is overqualified and another Lagbaja. I wonder where he hails from

Akpakomiza2:
The chief of army staff is an Igala. Besides, you hardly find Muslims from the Okun people

KingAzubuike:
Fine boy with pink lips.

Doesn't look like he will perform tho.

If you're shaking up the service chiefs then you have to start from the MoD. Even the CAS was performing well yet you removed him. I weep for this nation.

FreeStuffsNG:
Dey play keyboard warrior.


He said, “In yet another remarkable achievement in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North-East theatre of operations, the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Monday, 22 July 2024, handed over another rescued Chibok girl, Ihyi Abdu, to the Borno State government.”

According to the state, Shaibu, while briefing journalists at the Headquarters, Theater Command, Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri, said the conduct of military operations across the theatre was key to achieving the mandate of OPHK, which is to restore normalcy in the North-East, for socio-economic activities to thrive.


Punch Newspaper report on him , 24th July 2024 and that is him in the screenshot below.

And here's what Prof. Zulum, Governor of Borno State, has to say about Gen. Waidi Shuaibu’s phenomenal leadership in battle.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZRloorQkc

All the terrorists and terrorists sympathizers ti keran!