The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the private sector to enhance troop welfare, improve operational efficiency and build greater institutional resilience.
According to an official statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS made the commitment on Thursday while receiving a delegation from Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), led by its Executive Director, Mr Ahmed Liman, during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
Lieutenant General Shaibu described GTBank as a reliable institutional partner whose innovative financial services have continued to support the Nigerian Army’s transformation agenda through improved financial inclusion, administrative efficiency and personnel welfare.
He noted that the ongoing expansion of the Nigerian Army, driven by presidential approval for increased recruitment, requires a modern, technology-driven banking system capable of delivering seamless financial services to personnel across formations nationwide.
The Army Chief commended GTBank’s leadership in digital banking and expressed confidence that deeper collaboration would further strengthen financial service delivery while supporting the Army’s operational readiness.
In line with the Nigerian Army’s Soldier First welfare philosophy, Lieutenant General Shaibu called on the bank to broaden its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to include support for wounded personnel, as well as widows and orphans of fallen soldiers.
He also urged GTBank to deploy Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) to newly established and remote military barracks to improve access to banking services, reduce unnecessary troop movement and enhance operational responsiveness.
Speaking during the visit, GTBank Executive Director, Mr Ahmed Liman, commended the Nigerian Army for its steadfast commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the country.
He reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Service by providing tailored financial solutions that support the Army’s operational and administrative needs while maintaining full compliance with the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy.
Mr Liman highlighted the bank’s specialised services for government institutions, including dedicated trade desks for processing Letters of Credit to facilitate defence procurement, secure digital platforms for salary administration and contractor payments, as well as institutional funds management solutions.
He also showcased GTBank’s military-focused products, including the GT Patriot Account, which offers waived banking charges and concessionary lending rates for military personnel, alongside GT Pensions Management services designed to strengthen retirement savings and improve the long-term financial security of Nigerian Army personnel.
