The Nigerian Army (NA) has inaugurated the 2025 Master Warrant Officer (MWO) to Army Warrant Officer (AWO) Promotion Board at the Federal Road Safety Academy, Udi, Enugu State.
This is contained in a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan acting deputy director Army public relations 82 division of the Nigerian Army issued to newsmen.
Declaring the exercise open, the Chief of Personnel Management (Army), Major General AA Adekeye, charged all candidates to remain disciplined, focused, and committed throughout the process.
He 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.
He assured 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 a 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.
