1,115 Nigerian Army Personnel Begin Crucial Promotion Exercise

(Candidates participating in the 2026 Warrant Officers. Photo Credit: Nigerian Army)

A total of one thousand one hundred and fifteen candidates are participating in the 2026 Warrant Officers–Master Warrant Officers Promotion Board exercise of the Nigerian Army in Rivers State.

The exercise is being held at an orientation camp in Tai Local Government Area and is hosted by Headquarters 6 Division of the Nigerian Army.

The Chief of Personnel Management (Army), Major General Adewale Adekeye, addressed the candidates on Thursday, urging them to demonstrate professionalism and give their best throughout the exercise.

He described the promotion board as a critical stage in their career development and professional progression.

Adekeye emphasised that candidates should perform within the limits of their physical fitness, as the army's priority remains their health and wellbeing alongside that of their families.

The exercise, running from September 2 through September 22, is comprehensive in scope.

It encompasses documentation review, certificate screening, medical examinations, physical fitness tests, weapon handling, drill exercises, computer literacy tests, written examinations and oral interviews.

Adekeye assured all candidates that members of the Promotion Board would conduct the exercise objectively and fairly in accordance with established guidelines.

The General Officer Commanding 6 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Everest Okoro, welcomed Adekeye and the board members to the division.

Okoro expressed confidence in the board's ability to deliver a fair, transparent and credible assessment, citing their experience, wisdom and professional judgment.

He urged candidates to approach the exercise with confidence and discipline, noting it provided an opportunity to demonstrate competence, leadership qualities and readiness for greater responsibilities.

Okoro commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for approving the division as the venue, describing the decision as reflecting the army's commitment to professional development, merit-based progression and continuous personnel improvement.

He reminded successful candidates that promotion meant far more than attaining a higher rank it required assuming greater responsibilities, meeting elevated leadership expectations and demonstrating increased commitment to the service.