Army, Elizade Expand Collaboration on Vehicle Maintenance, Technical Support
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance logistics support, improve fleet sustainment and boost operational readiness in line with Nigeria’s security objectives.
The COAS made this known on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, while receiving the executive management of Elizade Nigeria Limited during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army), Major General Bamidele Alabi, Lieutenant General Shaibu stressed that maintaining a reliable and mission-ready vehicle fleet is essential for sustaining combat effectiveness, ensuring rapid deployment of troops and responding swiftly to evolving security challenges across the country.
He noted that collaboration between the military and the private sector serves as a critical force multiplier in strengthening defence capabilities, particularly in fleet management, equipment maintenance, technical support and manpower development.
According to the COAS, such partnerships are central to the Nigerian Army’s transformation agenda aimed at building a more agile, technologically advanced and self-reliant force.
He commended Elizade Nigeria Limited for its longstanding support to the Nigerian Army through the supply of vehicles, maintenance services, technical collaboration and industrial training for personnel of military workshop units. He said the company’s contributions have significantly complemented the Army’s efforts to strengthen its logistics system and improve operational efficiency in safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Army Chief also assured the delegation of the Nigerian Army’s continued commitment to providing a secure environment that supports economic growth, attracts investment and reinforces the link between national security and national development.
He added that stronger collaboration among the military, government institutions and the private sector remains vital to building resilient defence capabilities, sustaining operational effectiveness and promoting lasting peace and prosperity.
Earlier, the Branch Manager of Elizade Nigeria Limited, Mr. Adeniji Abiodun Adeyinka, conveyed the goodwill of the company’s founder, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, and its management to the Chief of Army Staff.
He commended Lieutenant General Shaibu for his leadership and praised the Nigerian Army’s sustained efforts in tackling the nation’s complex security challenges.
Mr. Adeniji reaffirmed Elizade’s commitment to expanding its longstanding partnership with the Nigerian Army through enhanced technical support, fleet maintenance services, industrial attachment opportunities and the provision of high-quality automotive solutions tailored to the Army’s evolving operational requirements.
