Army unveils new state-of-the-art wargaming centre
The Nigerian Army has boosted its operational preparedness with the launch of an ultra-modern Wargaming Centre at the Department of Land Warfare, Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, on Saturday, 6 December 2025.
Air Vice Marshal Hassan Idris Alhaji, Commandant of AFCSC, welcomed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to the inauguration. He noted the College’s continued dedication to training officers with the intellectual capacity required for command, instructional, and staff duties in today’s complex security landscape.
He explained that the new Wargaming Centre—developed under the COAS’s vision—will strengthen personnel ability to craft modern operational strategies, enhance strategic thinking, and support informed decision-making in combat situations across an increasingly dynamic battlefield.
The Commandant thanked the COAS for the facility and pledged the College’s commitment to providing top-tier military education.
In his remarks, Lieutenant General Shaibu stressed AFCSC’s critical role in preparing officers to address Nigeria’s evolving security threats. He said that investing in advanced training technologies is vital to maintain an edge over adversaries and improve the Army’s effectiveness across various operational zones.
He encouraged students to maximize the use of the Centre, especially as military operations increasingly rely on technology-driven solutions. General Shaibu also reaffirmed his commitment to upgrading all military training infrastructure to global standards.
He highlighted AFCSC’s status as an internationally recognized institution and emphasized that modern facilities like the Wargaming Centre are essential to maintaining that reputation. The COAS further appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support, which he said continues to drive the Army’s transformation agenda. He also commended the Commandant and the College community for their dedication to professional excellence.
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