Ukorebi Esien | February 11, 2026
CALABAR – The Nigerian Army has announced the rescheduling of its nationwide screening and verification exercise for children of deceased personnel who died in active service under the Nigerian Army Education Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Major Yemi Sokoya, the Army disclosed that the exercise, earlier scheduled to hold from February 2 to March 6, 2026, across various geopolitical zones within Divisions and designated formations, will now take place from February 9 to March 13, 2026.
The statement explained that the adjustment was necessary to ensure a seamless, transparent, and well-coordinated screening and verification process for all qualified beneficiaries nationwide.
According to the Army, the screening exercise within the 82 Division Area of Responsibility, which covers formations under the Division including 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, will be conducted at the Headquarters 82 Division in Enugu from February 14 to 17, 2026.
"All eligible beneficiaries within the Division's area of responsibility are to report at the designated venue on the stipulated dates," the statement read.
Specifically, beneficiaries residing in Cross River State and other states under the 82 Division have been directed to take note of the revised dates and present themselves at the Headquarters 82 Division, Enugu, for the exercise.
Parents, guardians, and beneficiaries have also been advised to come along with all relevant documents as previously directed to facilitate the verification process.
The Nigerian Army reiterated its commitment to the welfare and educational advancement of the children of its fallen heroes, noting that the Education Sponsorship Scheme remains one of the key initiatives designed to support families of personnel who paid the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
The Army urged all concerned stakeholders to be guided accordingly by the new schedule.
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