₦airaland Forum

KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE

Governor Ododo Appreciates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for Appointing Major General Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff

1. The Kogi State Government has expressed profound gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing Major General Waidi Shaibu, a proud son of Kogi State, as the new Chief of Army Staff.

2. In a statement issued in Lokoja by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, described the appointment as a clear demonstration of the President’s commitment to fairness, equity, and recognition of merit in national service.

3. Governor Ododo noted that the elevation of Major General Shaibu is a source of pride and inspiration to the people of Kogi State, stressing that the appointee’s record of professionalism, discipline, and dedication to duty stands him out as a fine officer and true patriot.

4. The Governor expressed confidence in the ability of the new Chief of Army Staff to deliver on the mandate of strengthening the Nigerian Army to defend the nation and sustain ongoing efforts to improve security across the country.

5. While congratulating Major General Shaibu on his well-deserved appointment, Governor Ododo assured Mr. President of the unflinching support and loyalty of the Government and people of Kogi State to his administration.

6. He also prayed for divine wisdom and protection for the new Army Chief as he discharges his duties in the service of the nation.

Signed:
Kingsley Femi Fanwo
Commissioner for Information and Communications

24/10/2025

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Ododo commends Tinubu for appointing Kogi-born Shaibu as chief of army staff

Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Waidi Shaibu, a native of the state, as the new chief of army staff (COAS).

Tinubu approved sweeping changes in the nation’s military leadership on Friday.

Shaibu, a major general, replaced Olufemi Oluyede, a lieutenant general, who was elevated to the chief of defence staff (CDS).

Sunday Kelvin Aneke, an air vice-marshal, became air chief, while Idi Abbas, a rear admiral, is the new naval chief.

In a statement issued on Friday in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi, by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the state’s commissioner for information and communications, Ododo described Shaibu’s appointment as a demonstration of the president’s “commitment to fairness, equity, and recognition of merit in national service.”

Ododo said Shaibu’s elevation is a source of pride and inspiration to the people of Kogi, adding that his professionalism, discipline, and dedication to duty distinguish him as “a fine officer and true patriot”.

The governor expressed confidence that the new COAS would strengthen the Nigerian Army and sustain efforts to improve national security.

“Major-General Shaibu’s track record gives us great confidence that he will justify this trust and deliver effectively on his mandate,” Ododo said.

He congratulated the new chief of army staff and pledged the continued loyalty and support of Kogi people to the Tinubu administration.


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madridguy:
Kogi and Kwara State are the biggest beneficiary of Jagaban presidency.

Naira20:
Ododo should face governance and leave the Kogi-born soldier to work.

There's a Christian Genocide on-going and MUST be stopped abeg

kgr8mike:
This kogi born soldier is looking like Captain Traore of Burkina Faso

obama30:
He should use his position to stop genocide at north Central.

Paut:
He's called to serve the nation not Kogi state

Naira20:
Ododo should face governance and leave the Kogi-born soldier to work.

There's a Christian Genocide on-going and MUST be stopped abeg

Judolisco:
Dis ododo must not be allowed for a 2nd term.... No recruitment ongoing, no big project ongoing.... He is jst behaving like his mentor yahaya bello.... Na so kogi go waste 16 yrs on yeye governors.... Haaaa