The Nigerian Army has stepped up efforts to boost operational efficiency and institutional performance with the introduction of a standardized evaluation framework. This formed the focus of a sensitization seminar convened by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, in Abuja.
The seminar—held at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, Asokoro—brought together key stakeholders to deepen understanding and implementation of structured performance assessment systems across formations and units.
Declaring the seminar open, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, represented by the Military Secretary (Army), Major General Everest Okoro, described the initiative as a vital step toward strengthening institutional capacity. He noted that the forum represents the department’s first major engagement since its establishment, underscoring the Army’s commitment to professionalism and excellence.
The COAS further explained that the Department of Standards and Evaluation serves as the Army’s quality assurance arm, responsible for enforcing compliance with established benchmarks, conducting periodic combat-readiness assessments, and evaluating operational activities. These measures, he said, are designed to identify strengths, address systemic gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
In his welcome address, the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation (CASE), Major General Bobby Ugiagbe, stated that the seminar aims to promote the consistent application of standards to enhance discipline, professionalism, and operational effectiveness across the force.
According to a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the initiative reflects the Nigerian Army’s broader push to institutionalize accountability, precision, and continuous improvement by strengthening compliance systems and refining performance metrics in line with global best practices.
