By Bavoriat Clara
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has stressed the importance of effective career planning and management of officers as a vital factor for achieving operational success in the Nigerian Army.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 7th Army Headquarters Department of the Military Secretary Career Planning and Management Seminar 2026 in Abuja, the Army Chief noted that proper personnel management is key to maximizing the leadership potential and professional capacity of officers. The event was held at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess on 10 March 2026.
The COAS, who was represented by the Chief of Personnel Management (Army), Major General Adewale Adekeye, spoke on the theme “Efficient Career Planning and Management of Officers: Key to Advancing the Transformation of the Nigerian Army within a Joint and Multi-Agency Environment.”
He explained that deploying officers according to their competencies and professional expertise would enhance productivity and improve operational effectiveness.
According to him, the evolving nature of modern warfare requires the Nigerian Army to remain proactive, innovative and resilient in responding to emerging security challenges. He emphasized that adopting modern approaches to human resource management and career development is essential for strengthening the Army’s capacity to operate effectively within joint and multi-agency environments.
In his welcome remarks, the Military Secretary (Army), Major General Everest Okoro, said the seminar was organised to sustain high standards in the planning and management of officers’ careers, which remains a core responsibility of the Department of the Military Secretary. He added that the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s officer career management system.
The seminar featured lectures and discussions delivered by experienced military and academic resource persons, focusing on contemporary approaches to military human resource management, career planning and personnel welfare aimed at enhancing professionalism, morale and operational effectiveness in the Nigerian Army.
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