The Nigerian Army has stepped up efforts to improve operational efficiency and institutional performance with the introduction of a standardised evaluation framework across its formations and units.
This was disclosed on Tuesday at a sensitisation seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, 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 key milestone in strengthening institutional development.
He said, “This forum marks the department’s first major engagement since its establishment and underscores our commitment to professional excellence.”
Shaibu 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 are designed to identify performance strengths, address systemic gaps and drive continuous improvement through refined evaluation mechanisms,” he added.
In his welcome address, the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation, Major General Bobby Ugiagbe, said the seminar was aimed at promoting the systematic application of standards to enhance discipline, professionalism and operational effectiveness.
“The seminar will also facilitate the institutionalisation of standardised evaluation practices across the Nigerian Army for enhanced performance outcomes,” he said.
The Army noted that the initiative reflects a deliberate move to entrench accountability, precision and continuous improvement, in line with global best practices.
The seminar brought together key stakeholders to deepen understanding and implementation of structured performance assessment mechanisms within the service.