Waidi Shaibu

Waidi Shaibu
Chief of Army Staff
Assumed office
2025
PresidentBola Ahmed Tinubu
Preceded byOlufemi Oluyede
Personal details
Born (1971-12-18) 18 December 1971
Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria
EducationNigerian Defence Academy
Alma materUniversity of Calabar
University of Ibadan
National Defense University
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1989–present
Rank Lieutenant general
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Waidi Shaibu (born 18 December 1971) is a Nigerian Army officer who serves as the Chief of Army Staff. He was appointed to the position by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2025. Shaibu is an officer of the Nigerian Army and has previously served in senior operational and command roles, including Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai.