Delta State has shortlisted 800 youths for the Nigerian Army’s 92 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) screening, according to a statement by Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director‑General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, made on Wednesday in Asaba.
Oghenesivbe said the large number of applicants reflected the state government’s intensified public‑awareness and mass‑media campaigns. He praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda, which prioritises human‑capital development and youth empowerment, as a key factor in mobilising young people to pursue legitimate employment opportunities.
“Joining the Nigerian Army offers youths more than a job; it provides a structured career path, professional training, discipline, leadership development and opportunities for personal advancement,” Oghenesivbe said. He highlighted the army’s regular remuneration, allowances, healthcare, educational and career‑progression benefits as making military service an attractive option for fit young Nigerians.
The director‑general also noted that recent salary and allowance increases across the armed forces have improved the welfare framework for personnel, further boosting the appeal of a military career. He urged all shortlisted candidates to treat the upcoming state screening exercise with seriousness, to bring all required documents, and to conduct themselves with discipline, honesty and decorum.
Oghenesivbe reminded applicants that the recruitment process is merit‑based and that no individual can guarantee automatic enlistment. The screening will take place at the designated venue, and candidates are expected to comply strictly with the official recruitment guidelines and instructions issued by the army.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
