Army to verify children of fallen soldiers for education support
The Nigerian Army has announced a nationwide screening exercise for children of personnel who died in active service. The initiative is part of the Army’s educational sponsorship programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to the Army, the exercise will be conducted across all six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory. Applicants are required to present several documents, including proof of studentship and the deceased’s service records.
What we know
- The Nigerian Army will hold a verification and screening exercise for children of fallen personnel as part of its educational sponsorship scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
- The screening will take place between February and March 2026 across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory.
- Specific dates and locations are provided for each zone, such as February 23 to 26, 2026 in Port Harcourt and March 23 to 27, 2026 in Abuja.
- Applicants must bring documents like a handwritten application, admission letter, school report card, birth certificate, death certificate of the deceased, condolence letter, and bank details.
- For enquiries, the Army provided the contact number 08169355766.
