The Nigerian Army today, 30 October 2025, witnessed a seamless transition of leadership as Major General Waidi Shaibu formally assumed duty as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS), following a colourful handing and taking over ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The event marked the official handover between the outgoing Chief of Army Staff and now Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, and Major General Shaibu, who pledged to build on the solid foundation laid by his predecessor.Read Full Details Here.