Nigerian Army Launches Promotion Board for 1,115 Officers

The Nigerian Army commenced its 2026 Warrant Officers–Master Warrant Officers Promotion Board exercise for 1,115 candidates in Rivers State on September 2, with the event scheduled to conclude on September 22. The exercise is hosted at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area, by Headquarters 6 Division.

Major General Adewale Adekeye, the Chief of Personnel Management (Army), addressed the candidates, urging them to maintain professionalism and prioritize their health and wellbeing throughout the exercise. He assured that the assessment would be conducted fairly and objectively.

The promotion exercise includes documentation, certificate screening, medical examinations, physical fitness tests, weapon handling, drill, computer literacy tests, written examinations, and oral interviews. Major General Everest Okoro, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division, expressed confidence in the board's ability to deliver a credible assessment and commended Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu for approving the venue, highlighting the Army's commitment to professional development and merit-based progression.