The Nigerian Army has released the official portrait of the 25th Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, urging the media and public to update their archives and use the correct image in publications.
It was stated that the move aims to standardise references to the Army’s top officer and avoid confusion with outdated photographs.
In its statement released on its official handle on Tuesday, the Army directed journalists and the public to avoid using older images that depict the Chief of Army Staff at a lower rank.
“You are kindly requested to update your media archives accordingly and refrain from using previous photographs, particularly those depicting the Chief of Army Staff with the rank of Major General, in subsequent publications,” the statement read.
The Army further clarified that an earlier portrait issued through its official handle should no longer be used.
It was said that the notice serves to ensure consistency across all media channels and official publications.