African Army Chiefs Meet to Boost Security Cooperation

The third African Land Forces Forum was held in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, as part of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2026. Military leaders from various African nations, including Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Brazzaville, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Gambia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, participated in the event.

Shaibu described it as a great honor for Nigeria to host these military leaders, reflecting a shared commitment to deepen unity and strengthen collective security across the continent. The forum provided a unique opportunity to celebrate the legacy of the Nigerian Army, which was established in 1863, and to build stronger partnerships within the region.

It aimed to promote dialogue and collaboration among African armies, focusing on strategies to strengthen interoperability and develop coordinated responses to common threats such as terrorism, insurgency, and transnational organized crime. Shaibu highlighted the increasing complexity of Africa's security challenges, necessitating collective action beyond national boundaries.