The Nigerian Army has been recognised as Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch. “This recognition is a tribute to the courage, professionalism and resilience of Nigerian Army personnel engaged in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations across the country,” the army chief said. Explaining why the Nigerian Army was selected for the award, African Security Watch said the force distinguished itself through coordinated joint operations, intelligence-driven campaigns, civil-military cooperation, force development and capacity-building initiatives. According to the organisation, the army’s operations have significantly weakened terrorist groups while strengthening national and regional security, making it a benchmark for counter-terrorism operations across the African continent. Under the new arrangement, the Nigerian Army will operate through 12 divisions strategically spread across the country, with implementation scheduled to take place in phases.