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By Philip Nwosu
The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to enhance operational efficiency and institutional performance through the adoption of a standardised evaluation framework.
This formed the focus of a sensitisation seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites in Asokoro, Abuja.
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 seminar marks the department’s first major engagement since its establishment, underscoring the Army’s commitment to professionalism and operational excellence.
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According to him, 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 the framework is designed to identify strengths, address systemic gaps and drive continuous improvement across formations and units.
In his welcome address, the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation, Major General Bobby Ugiagbe, said the seminar aims to promote the systematic application of standards to enhance discipline, professionalism and operational effectiveness.
He noted that the initiative would also support the institutionalisation of standardised evaluation practices within the Army to achieve improved performance outcomes.
The seminar brought together key stakeholders to deepen understanding of structured performance assessment mechanisms, reflecting the Army’s push to entrench accountability, precision and continuous improvement in line with global best practices.
