The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to protecting critical energy infrastructure. He made this statement during a courtesy visit by the managing director and chief executive officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Mr Tony Attah, to the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Shaibu emphasized the importance of energy security as a component of national security.
Lt-Gen. Shaibu described the protection of strategic energy assets as essential to sustaining industrial productivity, economic stability, and national development. He assured the delegation of the Nigerian Army's continued support towards securing critical national infrastructure. This, he said, would create a safe environment for legitimate economic activities to thrive.
The Army chief also underscored the importance of sustained engagement between energy companies and their host communities. He commended Renaissance Africa Energy for building constructive relationships with communities in its areas of operation. According to Shaibu, mutual trust, dialogue, and shared interests remain vital to promoting peace and stability.
Lieutenant General Shaibu further noted that the ongoing expansion and transformation of the Nigerian Army would strengthen its operational reach and responsiveness to emerging security challenges. The expansion of formations, supported by improvements in manpower, infrastructure, and capabilities, would enhance the Army's capacity to protect critical national assets.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Mr Tony Attah, commended officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their sacrifices in securing the country. He acknowledged the importance of a secure operating environment to the sustainability of the energy sector.
Mr Attah pledged the company's continued commitment to advancing energy security, indigenous capacity development, and industrialisation in Nigeria. He led a delegation on the courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja, to engage with the Army leadership.
The Nigerian Army's commitment to safeguarding critical energy infrastructure is crucial to Nigeria's economic growth and national development. The Army's efforts to build partnerships with energy companies like Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited will support the Federal Government's broader development objectives.
Key points
- The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical energy infrastructure.
- The Army's expansion and transformation will enhance its capacity to protect national assets.
- Energy security is essential to sustaining industrial productivity, economic stability, and national development.
