COAS: Investing in Advanced Training Technologies Is Essential to Staying Ahead of Adversaries

Linus Aleke in Abuja

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has said that investing in advanced training technologies is essential to staying ahead of adversaries and enhancing the Nigerian Army’s capability for effective deployment across theatres of operation.

General Shaibu stated this at the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Wargaming Centre at the Department of Land Warfare, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji.

He emphasised that the Wargaming Centre will serve as a critical asset for sharpening commanders’ ability to plan, rehearse and execute operations with precision.

Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, said in a statement that the Nigerian Army has taken a major leap in strengthening its operational readiness with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Wargaming Centre.

The Army Chief reaffirmed the strategic role of AFCSC as a centre of excellence in shaping officers capable of meeting Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.

He reiterated his vision to upgrade and modernise all existing military training infrastructure to meet global standards, adding that AFCSC remains a reputable institution attracting officers from across the world—making cutting-edge facilities such as the Wargaming Centre indispensable.

The COAS charged the students to maximise the use of the facility as the Army continues to operate in fluid, unpredictable and technology-driven environments.

He also appreciated the unwavering support of President Bola Tinubu whose commitment to strengthening national security continues to empower the Nigerian Army’s transformational drive.

He equally applauded the commandant and the entire college community for their dedication.

The Commandant of AFCSC, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Idris Alhaji, stated that the college remains committed to producing officers who are intellectually prepared for command, instruction, and staff duties across complex security environments.

He noted that the new Wargaming Centre—conceptualised and driven by the Chief of Army Staff—will significantly enhance the capacity of personnel to develop modern operational concepts, refine strategic thinking, and improve combat decision-making processes essential for today’s dynamic battlefield.

The commandant commended the COAS for the facility and assured him that the college will continue to support the Department of Land Warfare in delivering world-class professional military education.