The National Commander of Man O’ War Nigeria, Adedamola Gbenga has arrived at the Directorate Headquarters in Abuja to conduct an inspection of the ongoing examination and screening exercise for prospective State/FCT Commanders across the 37 Commands of the federation.
The visit forms part of the leadership’s commitment to ensuring transparency, merit, and institutional discipline in the selection process for key command positions within the organisation nationwide.
During the inspection, the National Commander assessed the conduct of the written examinations, verification procedures, and administrative coordination put in place to guarantee a credible and standardised selection process.
He commended the Directorate staff and screening committee for maintaining professionalism, orderliness, and strict adherence to operational guidelines throughout the exercise.
The National Commander emphasized that the appointment of State/FCT Commanders is a strategic responsibility, noting that those selected must possess proven leadership capacity, administrative competence, and a strong commitment to the ideals and mission of the organisation.
He further stated that the exercise reflects the organisation’s resolve to strengthen its command structure and improve operational effectiveness across all states of Nigeria.
Addressing participants, he encouraged all candidates to approach the process with integrity and discipline, stressing that only qualified and deserving officers will emerge through the transparent screening mechanism. 
The Directorate reiterated that the examination and screening exercise is a critical step toward repositioning the organisation for greater national service, youth development, and community safety engagement.
The inspection visit concluded with a brief interaction between the National Commander and members of the screening panel, where he reaffirmed Headquarters’ support for a credible and successful selection process.
ANC Ibrahim Bello MSS DSM MSR FWIP
ANC Public Relations, Communication and Media
Man O’ War Nigeria
National Command HQ Abuja
