The Nigerian Army is strengthening its partnership with World Archery Africa and the Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED) to advance sports development, reinforce civil-military relations and enhance Nigeria’s standing in international sporting competitions.
The partnership also seeks to improve physical readiness, technical capacity and the country’s ability to host major continental archery events.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this on Thursday, 8 October 2026, when he received a joint delegation from World Archery Africa and NAFED at Army Headquarters, Abuja. The delegation was led by NAFED President Mohammed Baba Abdullahi.
In a statement, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the Army Chief highlighted archery’s alignment with military values, including focus, marksmanship and discipline.
Lieutenant General Shaibu directed the Chief of Training to commence preparations for the proposed African Indoor Archery Championship at the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery facility..
Standard Archery Pitch
In his remarks, NAFED President Mohammed Baba Abdullahi commended the Nigerian Army for constructing what he described as Africa’s first dedicated standard archery pitch within a military formation. He also noted that military archers recently won all of Nigeria’s medals at the African Championship.
Similarly, World Archery Africa President Ahmed Tarik Amiry, praised the Nigerian Army’s sponsorship, facilities and hospitality. He appealed for the Army’s support in hosting Africa’s inaugural Indoor Archery Championship, describing the partnership as a model for sports development across the continent.
