RismadarVoice Reporters, April 29, 2026
The Nigerian Army has stepped up efforts to improve operational efficiency and institutional performance with the introduction of a standardised evaluation framework.
This was contained in a statement signed by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele on April 29, 2016
The move according to the statement was highlighted during a sensitisation seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The event, held at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites in Abuja, 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 critical milestone in advancing institutional development. He noted that the forum marks the department’s first major engagement since its establishment, reflecting the Army’s commitment to professionalism and operational excellence.
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. These measures, he explained, are designed to identify performance strengths, address systemic gaps, and drive continuous improvement through refined evaluation processes.
In his welcome address, the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation (CASE), Major General Bobby Ugiagbe, said the seminar aims to promote the systematic application of standards to enhance discipline, professionalism, and operational effectiveness. He added that the initiative would support the institutionalisation of uniform evaluation practices across the Army, ultimately improving performance outcomes.
The seminar underscores the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to entrench a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement, while aligning its performance metrics with global best practices.
