Nigerian Army Chief focuses on legal compliance and school upgrades

Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has directed military legal officers to prioritize the protection of civilians and strengthen the administration of military justice. Speaking at a specialized training workshop in Abuja, Shaibu emphasized that legal advisers must provide commanders with timely and practical advice to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law during complex security operations.

Simultaneously, the Nigerian Army is working to improve its educational infrastructure. Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed, Acting Corps Commander Education, recently conducted an assessment tour of Command Secondary Schools in Benue and Katsina states. The tour focused on evaluating classrooms, hostels, and teaching facilities as part of an initiative to upgrade Command Schools across the country to enhance educational outcomes.