By Chimezie Godfrey
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has arrived in the Republic of Liberia to participate in the country’s 69th Armed Forces Day Celebration scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
The COAS is in Liberia at the invitation of the Armed Forces of Liberia for the landmark military event.
On arrival, Lieutenant General Shaibu was warmly received by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of Liberia, Major General Davidson Forley.
In a demonstration of military honour and mutual respect, the COAS inspected a Guard of Honour mounted by the Armed Forces of Liberia.
The ceremonial reception, according to the Nigerian Army, underscored the enduring professional relationship between both armed forces and reflected the high esteem in which Liberia holds the Nigerian Army.
As part of his official engagements, Lieutenant General Shaibu also visited the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Liberia.
He was received by the Chargé d’Affaires, Ambassador Rahmat Muhammad.
During the visit, the COAS interacted with embassy officials and commended their efforts in strengthening Nigeria–Liberia bilateral relations and safeguarding Nigerian interests.
In a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, the visit was described as a reaffirmation of Nigeria’s commitment to defence diplomacy.
> “The visit reaffirms Nigeria’s sustained commitment to defence diplomacy, the enhancement of bilateral military cooperation and the strengthening of regional security collaboration within the West African sub-region,” Anele said.