The Nigerian Army has been recognized as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, in recognition of its operational achievements and sustained intelligence driven campaigns against terrorist networks across the country.

The award was formally presented to Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu at the Army Headquarters in Abuja, after being received on the army’s behalf at the African Security Watch Awards ceremony in Banjul, The Gambia. Receiving the award, Shaibu described it as recognition of the courage and professionalism of Nigerian soldiers who continue to make sacrifices in defence of the country’s sovereignty, dedicating the honor to officers and soldiers who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty and reaffirming the army’s commitment to sustaining its operational successes through enhanced intelligence led operations and improved personnel welfare.