COAS Seeks Stronger Army-Elizade Partnership to Enhance Logistics, Operational Efficiency

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to strengthening its partnership with the private sector to improve logistics support, fleet sustainment and operational readiness in the country's fight against insecurity.

Lieutenant General Shaibu made this known on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the executive management of Elizade Nigeria Limited to the Army Headquarters in Abuja.

According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS, represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi, described a reliable and mission ready vehicle fleet as critical to sustaining combat effectiveness, ensuring rapid deployment of troops and responding swiftly to emerging security threats across the country.

He stressed that collaboration between the military and the private sector remains a key force multiplier in strengthening defence capabilities, particularly in fleet management, equipment maintenance, technical support and manpower development.

The Army Chief noted that such partnerships align with the Nigerian Army's transformation agenda aimed at building a more agile, technologically advanced and self-reliant force capable of meeting evolving security challenges.

Shaibu commended Elizade Nigeria Limited for its longstanding support to the Nigerian Army through the supply of vehicles, maintenance services, technical collaboration and industrial training programmes for personnel of military workshop units.

He said the company's contributions had significantly complemented the Army's efforts to strengthen its logistics architecture and improve operational efficiency in protecting Nigeria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The COAS also assured the company of the Army's commitment to maintaining a secure environment that supports economic growth, encourages investment and strengthens the link between national security and national development.

He added that sustained collaboration among the military, government institutions and the private sector remains essential for building resilient defence capabilities, sustaining operational effectiveness and promoting lasting peace and prosperity.

Earlier, the Branch Manager of Elizade Nigeria Limited, Mr. Adeniji Abiodun Adeyinka, conveyed the goodwill of the company's founder, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, and its management.

He praised the COAS for his leadership and commended the Nigerian Army for its efforts in tackling the nation's complex security challenges.

Adeyinka reaffirmed Elizade's commitment to deepening its partnership with the Army through expanded technical support, improved fleet maintenance services, industrial attachment opportunities and the provision of quality automotive solutions tailored to the Nigerian Army's operational requirements.