The Nigerian Military has raised issues about low enlistment within the South-east geopolitical zone, revealing that Anambra State recorded solely 117 purposes out of 38,000 nationwide.
Brigadier-Basic Uche Nnabuihe, who led a military delegation to sensitise youths in Awka, the Anambra State capital, famous that the determine was recorded on April 7, earlier than a nationwide consciousness marketing campaign started.
He stated the train aimed to encourage extra youths from Anambra State and the South-east to hitch the 91 Common Recruits Consumption earlier than the Could 27, 2026, deadline.
“We noticed with concern that out of 38,000 purposes acquired nationwide, solely 117 got here from Anambra as of April 7.
“This sensitisation is to appropriate that imbalance and encourage our youths to benefit from alternatives within the Nigerian Military,” he stated.
Nnabuihe urged eligible youths to use, noting the Military gives a structured profession path and alternatives for nationwide service.
On his half, Lt. Col. Ogbemudia Osawe stated coaching infrastructure had expanded, with new establishments in Abakaliki and Osogbo to accommodate incoming recruits.
Osawe listed advantages, together with profession development, common pay, steady navy schooling, specialised coaching, and publicity to numerous cultures.
He added that personnel take pleasure in welfare packages, free medical look after households, pensions, gratuities, and alternatives for worldwide assignments.
Responding, the Everlasting Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Youths, Ifeatu Emodi, recommended the initiative, describing navy enlistment as essential for South-eastern youths.
Emodi stated declining curiosity amongst youths stemmed from misconceptions and misinformation in regards to the Military.
The normal ruler of Enugwu-Agidi, Igwe Michael Okeke-Uche, praised the military’s welfare construction and urged youths to enlist to enhance regional illustration.
Linus Aleke
Times Nigeria