The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, to continually align its training curriculum with Nigeria’s evolving security realities in order to strengthen national defence and deepen inter-service collaboration.
The Army Chief gave the charge on Thursday, February 5, 2026, while receiving the Commandant of AFCSC, Air Vice Marshal Alfred Olugbenga Shogbanmu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
The COAS commended the College for its critical role in producing highly skilled officers for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, noting that the nation’s increasingly complex and dynamic security environment demands proactive and forward-looking institutional responses.
He said the establishment of a new Western Theatre Command underscores the need for adaptive, future-oriented training that reflects operational realities and enhances joint planning and execution.
Shaibu reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustained support for AFCSC through infrastructure development and capacity enhancement, describing the College as a key driver in the professional development of staff officers whose competence directly impacts operational effectiveness nationwide.
He praised the quality of graduates produced by the institution, stressing their strategic importance in strengthening command, control and coordination across the Armed Forces.
In his response, Air Vice Marshal Shogbanmu expressed appreciation for the 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.
He assured that the College would continue to refine its academic and professional programmes to meet contemporary security challenges and further deepen inter-agency cooperation.
