Tinubu Endorses Army's Mobile Offensive Strategy

President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the Nigerian Army's transition from static defense to mobile offensive operations, led by Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu. This shift is part of a broader military reform agenda focused on professionalism, adaptability, combat readiness, and resilience.

In the foreword to "The Shaibu Doctrine: Mission Command and the Remaking of Nigeria’s Army at War," co-authored by Dr. Muhammed Sani Abubakar and Associate Professor Sunday Adejoh from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Tinubu stated that the Armed Forces are tasked with securing Nigeria to foster democracy and development. He described the doctrine as a significant departure from military conservatism, highlighting reforms such as technology adoption, indigenization of military tools, improved personnel welfare, and a renewed focus on military ethics.

The book examines Shaibu's leadership philosophy, emphasizing mission command and troop welfare. Abubakar noted that their documentation of Shaibu's philosophy was motivated by his experiences with the Army's evolving operational challenges.