ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Government has advised candidates participating in the 2026 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 78th Regular Course Screening Test to arrive early at their designated examination centre ahead of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled to hold nationwide on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The advisory was contained in a statement issued in Asaba on Friday by the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, who urged candidates and their parents to strictly comply with all guidelines for the screening exercise.
Oghenesivbe disclosed that the NDA screening team, led by Lt. Col. M. Bako, has arrived in Delta State and completed the necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful conduct of the examination.
He said the screening test would be held at the JAMB Professional Test Centre (PTC), JAMB State Office, near NTA Junction on Okpanam Road, Asaba, and is expected to commence at 7:00 a.m. prompt.
The Bureau Chief stressed the need for candidates to arrive well ahead of the scheduled time to facilitate accreditation and other preliminary procedures before the commencement of the examination.
According to him, only candidates who scored a minimum of 210 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for Engineering courses and at least 180 for all other faculties offered by the Academy are eligible to participate in the screening exercise.
He reminded applicants to come to the examination venue with all required documents, including the Screening Test Admission Card printed directly from the NDA portal, Acknowledgement Form, JAMB Result Slip, and two postcard-sized photographs measuring 3.5 by 5 inches showing the candidate from the chest upward.
Oghenesivbe explained that the reverse side of each photograph must contain the candidate’s name, examination number, state of origin, examination centre, course of study and signature, in line with the Academy’s requirements.
He described admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a unique opportunity for young Nigerians to acquire university education while undergoing military leadership training that instils discipline, patriotism, integrity and character development.
The Director-General noted that graduates of the Academy earn recognised academic degrees and are commissioned as officers in the Nigerian Armed Forces, providing opportunities for rewarding careers in military leadership, engineering, administration, sciences, national security and other critical sectors.
He added that increased participation and success of Delta youths in NDA admission exercises would strengthen the state’s representation in the nation’s military leadership structure while creating opportunities for talented young people to contribute meaningfully to national security and development.
Oghenesivbe also commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his administration’s sustained commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development, noting that the government remains focused on creating opportunities that enable young Deltans to excel in various fields.
While wishing all Delta candidates success in the screening exercise, the state government expressed confidence that many qualified youths from the state would perform creditably and secure admission into the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy.
