COAS Meets Oba Of Lagos Seeks Support For Operations
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu, at his palace in Lagos. The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions to enhance security and support ongoing military operations nationwide. In a statement by Army authorities, General Shaibu thanked the Oba and other traditional leaders in Lagos for their consistent support to the Nigerian Army. He said their influence, guidance and cooperation remain vital to maintaining peace, stability and public confidence in security agencies. The army chief explained that his visit was both to express gratitude and to seek royal blessings for troops deployed in various theatres of operation. He stressed that Nigeria’s cultural heritage and traditional structures are central to resolving conflicts, promoting dialogue and building national unity. […]