The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, to continuously align its training curriculum with Nigeria’s evolving security realities in order to enhance operational effectiveness across the Armed Forces.
The Army Chief gave the directive on Thursday while receiving the Commandant of AFCSC Jaji, Air Vice Marshal Alfred Olugbenga Shogbanmu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
In a statement issued by the Army’s spokesperson, Col. Apollonia Anele, Shaibu described AFCSC as “a critical engine for the development of staff officers whose professionalism directly influences operational effectiveness nationwide.”
He commended the College for its pivotal role in producing highly competent officers for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, noting that the quality of its graduates remains central to strengthening command, control, and coordination in joint military operations.
The COAS reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustained support for the College through infrastructure development and capacity enhancement, stressing that professional military education remains vital in addressing contemporary security challenges.
Shaibu noted that the nation’s security environment has become increasingly complex and dynamic, necessitating proactive institutional responses, including the recent establishment of a Western Theatre Command to counter emerging threats. He emphasised the need for adaptive, future-oriented training that reflects real-world operational demands and enhances joint planning and execution.
In his remarks, Air Vice Marshal Shogbanmu expressed appreciation for the Nigerian Army’s consistent support, particularly in the establishment of a simulation centre and the rehabilitation of critical facilities, which he said have significantly improved training outcomes and learning conditions at the College.
He reaffirmed AFCSC’s commitment to continually refining its academic and professional programmes in line with contemporary security demands, while also deepening inter-service and inter-agency collaboration.
The visit underscored ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture through professional military education and enhanced cooperation among the armed services.
