The Kogi Government has lauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Maj.- Gen. Waidi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Gov. Ahmed Ododo gave the commendation in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja.
Ododo expressed the state’s profound gratitude to Mr President for appointing Shaibu, a son of Kogi , as the new COAS.
The governor described the appointment as a “clear demonstration of the President’s commitment to fairness, equity, and recognition of merit in national service.
“Shaibu is a source of pride and inspiration to the people of Kogi. His record of professionalism, discipline, and dedication to duty stands him out as a fine officer and true patriot.
“We have confidence in the ability of the new COAS to deliver on the mandate of strengthening the Nigerian army to defend the nation and sustain ongoing efforts to improve security across the country.”
Ododo, who congratulated Shaibu on his well-deserved appointment, assured Tinubu of the unflinching support and loyalty of the government and people of Kogi to his administration.
He also prayed for divine wisdom and protection for the new army chief as he discharges his duties in the service of the nation.
