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Army begins 2026 senior staff course qualifying exams

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  • The Nigerian Army has begun the 2026 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination across two locations in Kaduna State.
  • Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, urged examination panel members to maintain professionalism and integrity during the assessment.
  • The examination is a critical requirement for career progression and selection into senior military courses globally.

The Nigerian Army has initiated the 2026 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination, a crucial step for officers seeking career advancement. The examination commenced on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and is being conducted simultaneously at the Nigerian Defence Academy Postgraduate School and the Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre, both located in Kaduna State.

The credibility of the Nigerian Army’s examination process must remain uncompromised.

— Major General Peter MallaCharging panel members to ensure the integrity of the examination system.

Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, emphasized the importance of upholding professionalism, integrity, and diligence throughout the assessment process. Representing the Chief of Army Staff at the opening ceremony, Major General Peter Malla, the Examination President and Commander of the Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army, charged the panel members to ensure the unwavering credibility of the Army's examination system. He stressed that fairness, objectivity, and strict adherence to rules were paramount.

Major General Malla highlighted the Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination (SSCQE) as a key determinant for career progression, particularly for officers aspiring to join the Senior Staff Course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and other international military institutions. He assured that the command would diligently work towards achieving the examination's objectives and fulfilling the Chief of Army Staff's command philosophy.

The SSCQE is a critical determinant for career progression, particularly for selection into the Senior Staff Course and other institutions across the globe.

— Major General Peter MallaHighlighting the importance of the examination for military officers' careers.

Major General Godwin Mutkut, Commander of the Infantry Corps Centre, who hosted the exercise, confirmed that comprehensive administrative, logistical, and security arrangements were in place to ensure a smooth and secure examination. He commended the Army Headquarters and TRADOC NA for their planning and coordination efforts, underscoring the vital role of the SSCQE in developing future military leaders.

We have put in place robust administrative, logistical and security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examination.

— Major General Godwin MutkutAssuring participants and observers of adequate preparations for the examination.
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