Army seeks TETFund partnership for advanced defence training
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged for increased investment in military research and human capital development to boost Nigeria’s local defence capabilities. During a meeting with Sunday Echono, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, he emphasized the importance of collaboration between the military and academia. Shaibu highlighted the need for specialised training in areas like artificial intelligence and robotics. Both parties expressed commitment to strengthening their partnership for national security and technological advancement.
What we know
- Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu called for strategic investment in military research and human capital to reduce reliance on foreign imports.
- He advocated for deeper engagement with TETFund, focusing on specialised training in armament technology, drone warfare, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
- Shaibu emphasized that addressing modern security threats requires collaboration between the military and academic institutions.
- He commended TETFund’s support for military educational institutions such as the Nigerian Army University, Biu, and the Nigerian Army College of Management Sciences, Makurdi.
- Sunday Echono reaffirmed TETFund’s commitment to supporting advanced research, innovation, and emerging defence technologies in partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces.
