The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, 26 December 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, at his palace in Sokoto State.

The visit underscored the Nigerian Army’s renewed commitment to strengthening civil–military relations and enhancing collaboration with traditional institutions in support of national unity, peace, and security.

During the meeting, General Shaibu reaffirmed the resolve of the Nigerian Army to work closely with community leaders across the country to promote stability and peaceful coexistence. In his response, the Sultan of Sokoto commended the Army for its sacrifices and sustained efforts in safeguarding lives and property, while offering prayers for continued success in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.