By Nkechi Eze
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has intensified efforts to overhaul Nigerian Army schools through targeted infrastructure upgrades and improvements in teaching and learning facilities aimed at raising academic standards nationwide.
According to an official statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the interventions are focused on providing conducive learning environments and strengthening educational delivery across Command Schools.
The Acting Corps Commander Education, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed, disclosed this during an assessment tour of Command Secondary Schools in Benue and Katsina States, which commenced on September 24, 2026.
At Command Secondary School Makurdi, Ahmed inspected classrooms, students’ hostels, the dining hall, library and other projects executed under the COAS intervention initiative.
He also engaged staff, students and key stakeholders, including representatives of the Benue State Ministry of Education, Parent-Teacher Association and Old Students’ Association, to assess the impact of the interventions and identify areas requiring further attention.
The assessment showed improvements in the school’s infrastructure and learning environment following the implementation of the COAS intervention projects.
Ahmed commended the COAS for his sustained commitment to repositioning Nigerian Army schools and urged the school authorities to ensure proper maintenance, security and optimal utilisation of the upgraded facilities.
The Ag Corps Commander Education also paid a courtesy visit to elder statesman, Alhaji Shaibu Dahiru, in recognition of his longstanding support for the development of Command Secondary School Makurdi.
The assessment tour subsequently covered Command Secondary School Boys Faskari and Command Secondary School Girls Barkiya in Katsina State, where the Commandants briefed the delegation on academic activities, administration, infrastructure and other critical requirements.
Ahmed conducted on-the-spot assessments of facilities and interacted with personnel at both schools as part of efforts to obtain a first-hand assessment of their operational and educational needs.
The Nigerian Army Education Corps said findings from the assessment would guide further interventions to address identified gaps and consolidate ongoing reforms across Command Schools.
The Army said the interventions reflect the COAS’ commitment to building a modern, functional and sustainable education system capable of supporting quality education, character development and academic excellence while providing students with conducive environments for learning.
