The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt. General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, expressed profound appreciation to the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Oba Rilwan Akiolu I and the council of Obas for their consistent support to the Nigerian Army.
During a courtesy visit to the monarch at his palace in Lagos, the Army chief sought the blessings of the royal father, stressing that Nigeria’s customs and traditions remain sacrosanct and must always be honoured.
Shaibu lauded Oba Akiolu for the fatherly role he has continually played in supporting Army formations and institutions across Lagos State.
He described the Oba’s guidance and goodwill as invaluable to the Army’s operational and civil–military cooperation efforts.
Responding, the Oba commended the Nigerian Army for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation and maintaining peace. He described the Army as a critical pillar upon which the Nigerian State stands, adding that the sacrifices and professionalism of its personnel have contributed significantly to national stability.
Oba Akiolu also applauded the CoAS for his steadfast leadership and dedication to ensuring a peaceful and secure country. He thereafter offered special prayers for sustained peace in Nigeria and for Shaibu’s successful tenure as the 25th Chief of Army Staff.
The visit underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening relationships with traditional institutions as vital stakeholders in the nation’s peace and security architecture
