Waidi Shaibu
Waidi Shaibu | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Army Staff | |
| Assumed office 2025 | |
| President | Bola Ahmed Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Olufemi Oluyede |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 December 1971 Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria |
| Education | Nigerian Defence Academy |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar University of Ibadan National Defense University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1989–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.