Consider Career In Nigerian Army, RSG Tells Youths

Rivers State Government has urged youths in the state to consider a career in the Nigerian Army as an opportunity to serve the nation and build impactful careers.*

Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Dagogo Wokoma, made the call at a sensitisation meeting between representatives of the Army Headquarters, traditional rulers and youth leaders from the 23 local government areas of the state.*

Wokoma said the strength and effectiveness of the military depends on the quality of young men and women who join its ranks.*

“Today’s recruits and junior officers are the senior commanders and leaders of tomorrow. Young people who join the military have the opportunity to build careers that positively affect their families, communities and the nation,” he said.*

*Earlier, leader of the sensitisation team from Army Headquarters, Abuja, Brig-Gen. B.U. Ugbaji, said following President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of 28,000 personnel, it was important for Rivers youths to take advantage of the opportunity to fill the state’s quota.*

“As important as other vocations are, we must take our place in the affairs of the state. The quota from this region is reducing. In future, we may not have representatives,” Ugbaji said.*

He urged interested youths to apply for the ongoing 92 Regular Recruits Intake for trades and non-tradesmen and women, assuring that the Army provides opportunities for career advancement and educational development.*

Speaking on behalf of traditional rulers, the Gbenemene and Kasimene of Ancient Bangh Kingdom VIII, HRM King Suanu T.U. Baridam, pledged that traditional rulers would sensitise youths in their domains on the recruitment.*

The online application closes on October 21, 2026, via https://recruitment.army.mil.ng*