Nigeria Integrity Watch (NIW), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has commended Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for placing housing and far-reaching institutional reforms at the centre of the Nigerian Army’s transformation within his first 90 days in office. The CSO said the scale and speed of reforms under Shaibu signal a decisive shift in Nigeria’s military strategy at a time of worsening security challenges across the country. According to the organisation, the Army Chief’s emphasis on intelligence-led operations, inter-agency collaboration and modern warfare training demonstrates a clear understanding of Nigeria’s evolving security threats. While urging sustained implementation of the reforms, NIW said the initiatives had raised expectations that improved welfare, enhanced training and stronger coordination would translate into better security outcomes nationwide. Nigerians will now be watching to see tangible gains on the battlefield and in the safety of civilians,” the statement added.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 10, 2026 10:37 UTC