Screening Schedule by Zone
- South-South: February 23–26, 2026 — Headquarters, 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- South-East: February 28–March 3, 2026 — Headquarters, 82 Division, Enugu, Enugu State
- South-West: March 5–8, 2026 — Headquarters, 82 Division, Ibadan, Oyo State
- North-East: March 11–14, 2026 — Headquarters, Nigerian Army Armour Corps, Bauchi, Bauchi State
- North-West: March 16–20, 2026 — Headquarters, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- North-Central & FCT: March 23–27, 2026 — Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja
Required Documents
- A handwritten application letter with beneficiary names
- School admission letter or JAMB admission letter (where applicable)
- Last school report card/results and confirmation of enrollments
- Birth certificate of the child
- Death certificate and Part II order of death of the deceased personnel
- Condolence letter, bank account details, BVN, and recent passport photos
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The Nigerian Army has announced a nationwide screening exercise for children of personnel who died in active service as part of its education sponsorship programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Nigerian Army has announced a nationwide verification and screening exercise for children of personnel who died in active service under its education sponsorship programme for the 2025/2026...
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- The Nigerian Army has announced a nationwide screening exercise for children of personnel who died in active service as part of its education sponsorship programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
- The Nigerian Army has announced a nationwide verification and screening exercise for children of personnel who died in active service under its education sponsorship programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
- According to a notice posted on the Army’s official X handle, the exercise will be conducted across the six geopolitical zones between February and March 2026 to ensure eligible beneficiaries are captured and supported.
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The Nigerian Army has announced a nationwide screening exercise for children of personnel who died in active service as part of its education sponsorship programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Nigerian Army has announced a nationwide verification and screening exercise for children of personnel who died in active service under its education sponsorship programme for the 2025/2026...
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February 19, 2026
