By Odita Sunday
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical energy infrastructure, with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, describing energy security as vital to Nigeria’s economic stability and national development.
Shaibu stated this on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, when the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Mr Tony Attah, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The Army Chief said protecting strategic energy assets was essential to sustaining industrial productivity and creating the secure environment needed for legitimate economic activities to thrive.
He assured the delegation that the Nigerian Army would continue to support efforts to secure critical national infrastructure while strengthening partnerships with stakeholders in the energy sector.
Shaibu also stressed the importance of sustained engagement between energy companies and their host communities, commending Renaissance Africa Energy for its efforts to build constructive relationships with communities in its areas of operation.
He said mutual trust, dialogue and shared interests remained important to maintaining peace and stability around critical energy assets.
The COAS further said the ongoing expansion and transformation of the Nigerian Army would increase its operational reach and ability to respond to emerging security challenges.
According to him, the expansion of formations, alongside improvements in manpower, infrastructure and operational capabilities, would strengthen the Army’s capacity to protect critical national assets and support the Federal Government’s development objectives.
Earlier, Mr Tony Attah commended the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their sacrifices in securing the country and protecting strategic economic assets, particularly in challenging operational environments.
Attah said a secure operating environment was essential to the sustainability of the energy sector and pledged Renaissance Africa Energy’s continued commitment to energy security, indigenous capacity development and industrialisation in Nigeria.
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