COAS unveils PROSE, Nigerian Army’s blueprint for professional, operational excellence
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has unveiled a new Command Philosophy, PROSE, to reposition the Nigerian Army for enhanced professionalism and operational readiness.
Shaibu announced the initiative on Wednesday while delivering a lecture to participants of Senior Course 48 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Wednesday in Abuja.
He said effective leadership in the current security climate must be anchored on character, courage and genuine concern for personnel.
The COAS noted that the Nigerian Army operates in a volatile and complex threat environment, with commitments spanning counterinsurgency, counterterrorism and other internal security operations nationwide.
According to him, these realities demand not only tactical proficiency but also sustained institutional strength.
Shaibu explained that the new Command Philosophy is designed to accelerate the Army’s transformation into a highly professional, agile and combat-effective force.
He identified innovation as the engine of progress and resilience as the defining spirit of the Nigerian soldier.
The COAS emphasised that mission accomplishment would remain the unyielding guiding principle of the Nigerian Army.
He said the philosophy is built on five mutually reinforcing pillars captured in the acronym PROSE — Professional Excellence, Robust Administration, Operational Readiness, Strategic Cooperation and Exemplary Leadership.
Shaibu added that the pillars are anchored on a Soldier-First Culture that prioritises personnel welfare, morale, training, dignity and empowerment.
He stressed that operational success goes beyond battlefield victories to include public trust, stronger civil-military relations and strict adherence to the rule of law.
The COAS urged participants of the course, whom he described as future operational and strategic leaders, to internalise the philosophy and translate it into measurable impact across formations.
The unveiling of the PROSE doctrine signals a strategic push by the Nigerian Army to balance ongoing internal security operations with long-term modernisation and institutional reform.
