The Nigerian Army has announced a nationwide screening exercise for the 2024/2025 academic session, aimed at providing education sponsorship for children of its deceased personnel.
The exercise, scheduled to take place from February 8 to March 17, 2025, will be held across the country’s six geopolitical zones and Abuja [1).
The initiative is open to new applicants, existing beneficiaries seeking to upgrade, and those who missed the screening in 2024.
According to the army, the scheme aims to guarantee access to quality education at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
To participate, candidates must present a handwritten application listing the children’s names, an admission letter, and the latest academic report card, among other documents.
The verification process will be held at designated military headquarters in Port Harcourt, Enugu, Ibadan, Bauchi, Kaduna, and Abuja.
This education sponsorship scheme is part of the army’s welfare package for the families of personnel who lost their lives in active service. By providing access to quality education, the army seeks to support the families of its fallen heroes and ensure a brighter future for their children .
