By Bavoriat Clara
The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to enhance operational efficiency and institutional performance with the adoption of a standardized evaluation framework.
This was the focus of a sensitization seminar organized by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Abuja.
According to a statement issued by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, the seminar was held at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites and brought together key stakeholders to deepen understanding and implementation of structured performance assessment mechanisms across formations and units.
Declaring the seminar open, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, represented by the Military Secretary (Army), Major General Everest Okoro, described the initiative as a critical step toward strengthening institutional development.
He noted that the forum marks the department’s first major engagement since its establishment and reflects the Army’s commitment to professional excellence.
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 periodic combat-readiness assessments, and evaluating operational activities. He added that these measures are aimed at identifying performance strengths, addressing systemic gaps, and driving continuous improvement.
In his welcome address, the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation, Major General Bobby Ugiagbe, said the seminar is designed to promote the systematic application of standards to enhance discipline, professionalism, and operational effectiveness across the Army.
He added that the initiative would also support the institutionalization of standardized evaluation practices for improved performance outcomes.
The seminar underscores the Nigerian Army’s ongoing drive to entrench a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement through strengthened compliance systems and refined performance metrics in line with global best practices.
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