The Nigerian Army has announced the verification and screening exercise for children of fallen heroes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
This sponsorship programme is one of the welfare schemes of the Nigerian Army. It is designed to support the children of officers and soldiers who died in active service. The goal is to guarantee access to Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education for eligible beneficiaries.
If you are a parent, guardian, or beneficiary, it is important to take note of the schedule, locations, and required documents to avoid missing out.
EXERCISE SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS
The screening will take place across the six geopolitical zones as follows:
South South
Date: 23–26 February 2026
Location: Headquarters 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
South East
Date: 28 February – 3 March 2026
Location: Headquarters 82 Division, Enugu, Enugu State.
South West
Date: 5 – 8 March 2026
Location: Headquarters 2 Division, Ibadan, Oyo State.
North East
Date: 11 – 14 March 2026
Location: Headquarters Nigerian Army Armour Corps, Bauchi, Bauchi State.
North West
Date: 16 – 20 March 2026
Location: Headquarters 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Kaduna State.
North Central and Abuja
Date: 23 – 27 March 2026
Location: Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess, Asokoro, Abuja.
Beneficiaries are expected to attend the screening exercise at the designated centre for their geopolitical zone on the specified dates.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Applicants must come along with the following documents for verification:
• Handwritten letter of application containing the names of the children.
• Admission letter, including JAMB admission letter for tertiary beneficiaries.
• Last school report card or result of the beneficiary.
• Letter of confirmation of pupil or studentship.
• Birth certificate of the children.
• Part II Orders of birth of the children.
• Death certificate of the deceased Nigerian Army personnel.
• Part II Order of death.
• Condolence letter.
• Notification of Casualty (NOTICAS).
• Two recent passport photographs each of the beneficiaries and the deceased officer or soldier.
• Account number details.
• Telephone number of the beneficiary.
• School fee receipt.
• Bank Verification Number (BVN).
• First page printout of statement of account showing account name and account number.
All documents should be properly arranged and presented for screening. Incomplete documentation may delay or affect the verification process.
This exercise is strictly for children of Nigerian Army personnel who lost their lives in active service. The screening is part of efforts to ensure transparency and proper documentation before educational sponsorship is granted for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Beneficiaries and guardians are advised to attend early and ensure that all required documents are complete and authentic.
