Calabar, Nigeria — The Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army has announced an amendment to the schedule for the screening and verification exercise of children of deceased personnel under the Nigerian Army Education Sponsorship Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session NEGROIDHAVEN has confirmed.
According to a statement signed by Major Yemi Sokoya, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the exercise, earlier slated for 2 February to 6 March 2026, will now hold nationwide from 9 February to 13 March 2026.
Within the 82 Division area of responsibility, which includes formations under the Division such as the 13 Brigade, the exercise will be conducted at Headquarters 82 Division, Enugu, between 14 and 17 February 2026.
The Army advised all eligible beneficiaries in Cross River State to take note of the adjustment and report to Enugu on the stipulated dates with all relevant documents as previously directed.
Major Sokoya explained that the change was intended to ensure a seamless, transparent, and well-coordinated process for all qualified beneficiaries.
He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to the welfare and educational advancement of the children of its fallen heroes, stressing that the scheme remains a vital support system for families of personnel who died in active service.
