Nigerian Army Named Africa's Best in Counter-Terrorism 2025

The Nigerian Army has been awarded the title of Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch. This recognition was announced by Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, on X.

The award was formally presented to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Major General Teriworie Gagariga presented the award after receiving it on behalf of the Nigerian Army at the African Security Watch Awards Ceremony in Banjul, The Gambia.

The recognition is attributed to the Army’s achievements in joint operations, intelligence-driven campaigns, and civil-military cooperation, which have significantly weakened terrorist networks and improved national security. Shaibu described the award as a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of Nigerian Army personnel and reaffirmed the Army's commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities and transforming into a more professional force capable of addressing evolving security challenges.