Army beefs up administrative efficiency as Chief Clerks converge in Jos for 2026 Convention

By Kingsley Chukwuka

​The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism, insurgency, cyberattacks, disinformation, and transnational organized crime across the country through heightened operational readiness and administrative backing.

​The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made this known in Jos, Plateau State, during the flag-off of the 2nd Nigerian Army Chief Clerks’ Convention.

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Held under the theme “Enhancing Clerical Effectiveness In Support of Decision-Making Process in a Joint Security Environment,” the gathering brought together over two hundred and fifty chief clerks serving within the northern sector of the country.

​Represented by the General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana, the Army Chief emphasized that the renewed focus on administrative capacity directly reflects the institution’s core “Soldier-First Philosophy,” which places personnel at the very heart of operational readiness.

​Speaking earlier, the Chief of Personnel Management for the Nigerian Army, Major General Adewale Adekeye, noted that the convention firmly underscores the critical role that administrative efficiency plays in the overall execution of military activities and strategic command decisions.

Our correspondent reports that the four-day convention is expected to sharpen the professional competencies, administrative efficiency, and overall effectiveness of the participating chief clerks, ultimately translating the gains into a safer and more peaceful nation.