The Nigerian Army has stepped up efforts to enhance operational efficiency and institutional performance with the adoption of a standardized evaluation framework.
NA’s spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele, said on Wednesday, that the framework was unveiled during a sensitization seminar held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Abuja.
The seminar, organized by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, Asokoro, brought together key stakeholders to deepen understanding of structured performance assessment across formations and units.
Declaring the event open, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, represented by the Military Secretary (Army), Everest Okoro, described the initiative as a critical milestone in strengthening institutional development and advancing professional excellence within the force.
He explained that the Department of Standards and Evaluation serves as the Army’s quality assurance arm, responsible for enforcing compliance with established benchmarks, conducting combat-readiness assessments, and evaluating operational activities to identify strengths, address gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
In his welcome address, the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation, Bobby Ugiagbe, said the seminar is designed to promote the systematic application of standards to reinforce discipline, professionalism, and operational effectiveness across the Army.
The initiative underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment to entrenching accountability, precision, and continuous improvement by strengthening compliance systems and refining performance metrics in line with global best practices.
