The Nigerian Army Education Corps (NAEC) has commenced a two-day capacity and curriculum development training for teachers of Command Schools under the 3 Division Nigerian Army, aimed at enhancing instructional delivery, digital competence, and overall professionalism.
The training, which began on March 4, 2026, is holding at the Multipurpose Hall of Command Day Secondary School, Zaria Road, Jos, and is scheduled to end on March 5, 2026. The programme is themed, “Enhancing Command School Teachers’ Instructional Capacity for Effective Performance.”
Declaring the workshop open, the Acting Director, 3 Division Education Services, Lieutenant Colonel Olufemi Oduyemi, who represented the Acting Commander of NAEC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, described the initiative as a strategic effort to strengthen quality, functional and value-based education across Command Schools.
He said the programme aligns with the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy of consolidating the transformation of the Nigerian Army into a well-motivated and combat-ready force.
“Although Command Schools are academic institutions, they are integral to this transformation. The quality of education provided to the children of our personnel strengthens the human foundation upon which the Army’s effectiveness depends,” he stated.
Lt. Col. Oduyemi emphasized that no education system can rise above the quality of its teachers, stressing the importance of continuous professional development to sustain high institutional standards.
According to him, the workshop is designed to equip teachers with modern teaching methodologies, integrate digital tools into lesson delivery, strengthen leadership and administrative capacity, and reinforce discipline and professional ethics in line with the Army’s core values of integrity, loyalty, commitment, and excellence.
Delivering the first lecture titled “Technology Integration in Command Schools and Teachers’ Professional Development,” Mrs. Doshima Veronica Adah of the Zonal Quality Assurance Office, Headquarters Rukuba Cantonment, highlighted the importance of technology in 21st-century education.
She noted that teachers must be trained and retrained in digital skills to align with global best practices, adding that students must also be equipped with the necessary technological tools and knowledge to enhance learning outcomes.
Adah identified gaps in the provision of ICT facilities in some Command Schools, particularly in secondary schools, and called on school authorities and stakeholders to provide adequate digital tools and equipment.
“The key takeaway from this training is for teachers to adjust their mindset and embrace change. The era of relying solely on chalk and blackboard is gone. Schools must be equipped with modern technology to make teaching effective,” she said.
In his remarks, the Commandant of Command Secondary School Jos (CSSJ), Lieutenant Colonel Best Evwiehor, commended the Nigerian Army for the initiative, noting that building staff capacity directly translates to improved student performance.
He said Command Schools have consistently provided quality and disciplined education to children of military personnel and host communities, adding that the institution remains committed to maintaining high academic standards.
Also speaking, Mr. Michael Ekpo, Zonal Director, Ministry of Defence Education Quality Assurance Unit, Jos, said the workshop would help address longstanding gaps in teachers’ competence and instructional methods.
He revealed that during routine evaluations, several deficiencies had been observed in teaching abilities and teacher-student relationships, stressing that the training would bridge those gaps and elevate the Command School system nationwide.
Ekpo expressed optimism that the initiative, if sustained across divisions, would reposition Command Schools for greater excellence, particularly at a time when the teaching profession is experiencing high attrition rates.
The Vice Principal (Administration), Mrs. Esther Jacob, underscored the need to strengthen ICT integration in public schools, noting that many private institutions are already ahead in digital learning.
She explained that while students in senior classes are exposed to computer-based testing, particularly for examinations like JAMB, expanding ICT access to the entire school population remains a challenge due to limited resources.
She called on government, policymakers, and other stakeholders to invest in ICT infrastructure, especially as examining bodies are gradually moving toward fully computer-based assessments.
The training continues with sessions on teacher professional development, instructional strategies, leadership, and student performance, as participants are expected to apply the knowledge gained to enhance service delivery and uphold the high standards of Command Schools across the country.
