₦airaland Forum

MAJ GEN WAIDI SHAIBU TAKES OVER AS 25TH CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

… pledges to sustain  legacy of exemplary leadership
 
The Nigerian Army today witnessed a seamless transition of leadership as Major General Waidi Shaibu formally assumed duty as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS), following the colourful handing and taking over ceremony between the COAS, Major General Waidi Shaibu and the incoming Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
 
In his remarks, the new COAS, Major General Waidi Shaibu, commended Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for his outstanding leadership, mentorship and unwavering support to the Nigerian Army. He lauded the outgoing Chief’s achievements, particularly in the areas of equipment procurement, infrastructural development and the “Soldier First” concept, which prioritized troop welfare and operational readiness.
 
Major General Shaibu pledged to consolidate and build on the remarkable legacies of his predecessor, while enhancing synergy among security agencies and government institutions to strengthen national security. He further assured that he would carefully review the current security situation and respond swiftly to evolving threats, emphasizing his commitment to improving operational efficiency and troop morale.
 
“I salute the courage, passion, resilience and discipline of our troops in the field. Their sacrifices remain the cornerstone of our collective success,” the new Army Chief stated.
 
While appreciating the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for finding him worthy of the position, the COAS led the NA senior officers in observing one minute silence for the repose of the souls of departed comrades.
 
In his valedictory address, the outgone COAS and incoming CDS,  Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, expressed profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership and for the privilege to serve as COAS and now as CDS.
 
He praised the officers and soldiers of the NA for their dedication, diligence and sacrifice in the discharge of their duties, urging them to extend the same loyalty and commitment to the new COAS. “The mission remains the same — to ensure the security of lives and defend the territorial integrity of our nation,” he affirmed.
 
Earlier in his remarks, the immediate past Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Abdulsalami Ibrahim, extolled the exemplary leadership of the outgone Chief, describing him as a selfless and visionary leader whose contributions to the Nigerian Army will be remembered by posterity.
 
The ceremony featured the signing of the handing and taking over notes, decoration of the new Chief with the Army Headquarters insignia, inspection of the quarter guard and group photographs with principal staff officers and field commanders.
 
APPOLONIA ANELE
LIEUTENANT COLONEL
Acting Director Army Public Relations
30 October 2025

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More photos as the new chief takes over.

I wish him the very, very best.

Give him 3 months,

He is out

He will now be promoted to Lieutenant General. 3 star General. Enjoy your seat sir and try to resolve the security challenge in the country

Nwaikpe:
Give him 3 months,

He is out

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Why would you think so.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Your turn to loot and carry Abuja babes

EmekaBlue:
He will now be promoted to Lieutenant General. 3 star General. Enjoy your seat sir

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Will there ever be a Field Marshall in Nigeria.

Well I guess we will have to be involved in a large scale international war for that to happen, and God forbid.

As it is now, the outgoing coas will go and take over as the cds. As the coas wear his 3 star, the cds go wear 4 stars.

DeepSight:
Will there ever be a Field Marshall in Nigeria.

I don't see that happening. Naaah

algomachine:
Your turn to loot and carry Abuja babes

normal normal
Na men dey run am..

EmekaBlue:
I don't see that happening. Naaah

:
Well I guess we will have to be involved in a large scale international war for that to happen, and God forbid.

Richtaiwo:
As it is now, the outgoing coas will go and take over as the cds

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The COAS position is actually more powerful in terms of commanding troops.

DeepSight:
:
Will there ever be a Field Marshall in Nigeria.

Well I guess we will have to be involved in a large scale international war for that to happen, and God forbid.

That is the rank of the c-in-c.

The other guy the vex as e dey handover self. Just look at his scowling face

Richtaiwo:
As it is now, the outgoing coas will go and take over as the cds. As the coas wear his 3 star, the cds go wear 4 stars.

He has already taken over.

The picture is not attaching. I've reached my picture limit.

DeepSight:
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Well I guess we will have to be involved in a large scale international war for that to happen, and God forbid.

Only Idi Ami of Uganda gave himself a self acclaimed Field Marshall rank

DeepSight:
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The COAS position is actually more powerful in terms of commanding troops.

Correct. The cds has fewer troops just for administration. The cds direct and control the 3 Chiefs.

Nwaikpe:
Give him 3 months,

He is out

Bad belle people don come again ooo.

The Fear Of The Military For Emi Lo Kan. Is The Beginning of Wisdom,

Everytime paparazzi


Everytime paparazzi

EmekaBlue:
He will now be promoted to Lieutenant General. 3 star General. Enjoy your seat sir and try to resolve the security challenge in the country

They can never resolve shit..
Do u know Musa was removed?
De play

To solve insecurities means you want the colonial master to go hungry..

RillJ:
The other guy the vex as e dey handover self. Just look at his scowling face

no direct control of funds again

Major general waidi, the new most powerful man in the military.

EmekaBlue:
Only Idi Ami of Uganda gave himself a self acclaimed Field Marshall rank

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An unserious comedian who also gave himself ridiculous titles. His full official title was -

'His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular'.

Richtaiwo:
Correct. The cds has fewer troops just for administration. The cds direct and control the 3 Chiefs.

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Only administratively I believe. Not in terms of troop control and command.

DeepSight:
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Why would you think so.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

None of them are intelligent enough for the position.

If they were, they wouldn't need the seat before the problem is solved.

They are not intelligent and surely will be benched for another to take over.

That is the cycle.

They will prove me right: the current c h r i s t i a n g e n o c i d e will not end in 3 months.

The Grate Apkai


Congrate sir
The Ancestors of igala land and all entire igala peoples are all behind you to fight the battle.

Softmirror:
I wish him the very, very best.

Amen. Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.

Nwaikpe:
None of them are intelligent enough for the position.

If they were, they wouldn't need the seat before the problem is solved.

They are not intelligent and surely will be benched for another to take over.

That is the cycle.

They will prove me right: the current c h r i s t i a n g e n o c i d e will not end in 3 months.

Not in three months. Lai lai.

DeepSight:
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An unserious comedian who also gave himself ridiculous titles. His full official title was -

'His Excellency, President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin Dada, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Seas and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular'.

Lol. If not that game on thrones was not streaming then, I am sure he would have adopted Daenerys titles.