Nigerian Army inaugurates 2025 Master/Army warrants officers promotion board

From Abdullahi .A Chakwa, Gusau

The Nigerian Army has inaugurated 2025 Master Warrant Officer (MWO) to Army Warrant Officer (AWO) Promotion Board.

Declaring the exercise open, at the Federal Road Safety Academy, Udi, Enugu State, the Army Chief of Personnel Management, Major General A. A Adekeye, charged all candidates to remain disciplined, focused, and committed throughout the process.

General Adekeye also noted that, the annual board is designed to assess suitability for elevation to AWO across formations and units through a rigorous, merit-driven evaluation.

Major General Adekeye outlined the assessment components, which include drill, weapon handling, current affairs, general service knowledge, oral interviews, physical fitness tests, and medical examinations.

A statement by Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations
82 Division Nigerian Army Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni said, Major General Adekeye assured the participants that credible and impartial officers have been constituted to ensure fairness, transparency, and merit-based recommendations.

He also urged candidates to prioritize safety and wellbeing during the demanding two-week exercise, and expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede (NAM), for providing the resources required to conduct the board successfully.

He further commended the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division for providing suitable facilities to support a smooth, comfortable exercise.

In his welcome address, the GOC 82 Division and Commander Joint Task Force South East (OP UDO KA), Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, received the CPM and board members, reaffirming the Division’s commitment to an objective and professional process.

“I am convinced by your pedigree that you will employ meritocracy as the yardstick for recommending suitable candidates for promotion,” he said.

Major General Olatoye thanked the COAS for his visionary leadership and for selecting 82 Division as host for the 2025 board. He encouraged candidates to give their best, remain prayerful, and uphold NA values, emphasizing that promotion is not merely the wearing of a higher rank but recognition of dedication, trustworthiness, and the confidence the Army places in its personnel.

The 2025 MWO–AWO Promotion Board now proceeds with evaluations in line with established standards and timelines.