By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has received the Distinguished Alumnus Star Award from the National Defence College (NDC), Nigeria, for his contributions to strategic military leadership, professional military education and national security.
The award was presented on Friday, 28 August 2026, during the graduation ceremony of NDC Course 34 in Abuja.
The ceremony was attended by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The event also highlighted the Federal Government’s focus on developing strategic leaders and promoting professionalism across the country’s defence and security institutions.
Lieutenant General Shaibu has previously served at the NDC as a Directing Staff and later as Director Coordination. During his time at the institution, he contributed to programmes designed to strengthen strategic thinking and leadership among senior military officers and other national security practitioners.
The Distinguished Alumnus Star Award recognises his record of service in strategic military education and leadership.
The honour also reflects his continued efforts to build a Nigerian Army that is professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient.
