Tinubu backs Army’s shift to offensive operations

President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the Nigerian Army's shift from defensive to offensive operations under Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu. In the foreword to "The Shaibu Doctrine," Tinubu highlighted the reforms aimed at professionalism, adaptability, combat readiness and resilience. As Commander-in-Chief, Tinubu charged the Armed Forces to secure the nation and foster democracy and development.

Shaibu's leadership philosophy, as detailed in the book, emphasizes mission command, troop welfare, and decentralised decision-making, marking a significant break from traditional military conservatism.