COAS reaffirms army’s commitment to enduring peace on Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to restoring lasting peace and security on the Plateau and across the country.
Shaibu gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang at the Government House, Jos, as part of his operational and familiarisation tour of army formations in the state.
The COAS commended the Plateau State Government for its consistent support to the Nigerian Army, particularly the Armoured Corps, describing the state as a strategic partner and the proud home of the corps.
He said although the security challenges on the Plateau were complex, they were surmountable through sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing and the collective efforts of all stakeholders.
“The Nigerian Army will continue to deploy its personnel and resources professionally to mitigate security threats and ensure the protection of lives and property. With all hands on deck, lasting peace on the Plateau is achievable,” he said.
In his response, Mutfwang congratulated Shaibu on his appointment as the 25th Chief of Army Staff and wished him a successful tenure.
The governor lauded the sacrifices, professionalism and gallantry of Nigerian Army personnel nationwide, noting that despite being stretched by multiple deployments, the army had continued to rise to the occasion.
He particularly commended troops under Operation Enduring Peace for their proactive efforts, which ensured peaceful 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state.
Mutfwang reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting both kinetic and non-kinetic operations and called for sustained collaboration to address residual security challenges in some parts of the state.
In the same vein, the COAS also paid homage to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, where he assured him of the troops’ commitment to ensuring that peace is fully restored on the Plateau.
The Gbong Gwom Jos appreciated the visit and pledged to continue educating the youth and the people to sustain and build on the peace achieved so far.
The visit, observers say, further underscored the importance of sustained civil–military collaboration between the Nigerian Army, state governments and traditional institutions as a critical pillar for advancing peace, stability and national security.
