The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged the 3,439 newly trained recruits of the Nigerian Army to uphold the highest standards of loyalty, discipline, and professionalism as they formally join the service. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu gave the charge at the 89 Regular Intake of the Nigerian Army, passing out parade at [ ]
Sunday 18 January 2026
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Army Chief Tasks 3,439 New Recruits On Loyalty, Discipline
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