Gov Okpebholo begs Edo youths to join Nigerian Army

News Gov Okpebholo begs Edo youths to join Nigerian Army Published on April 8, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has urged eligible youths in the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army 91 Regular Recruits Intake by enlisting in the Army. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Tuesday in Benin. According to the statement, the call followed the scheduled visit of the Nigerian Army sensitisation team to the state from April 8 to April 14. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); It noted that the visit is aimed at engaging, guiding and supporting prospective applicants through the recruitment process. The governor, however, urged qualified young men and women in the state to participate in the exercise. “The opportunity offers a pathway to meaningful employment, national service and personal development through the Nigerian Army recruitment process. “I urge Edo youths to come forward in large numbers to improve the state’s participation and meet its national quota in the Army recruitment exercise. “It is a chance for young Edo people to build disciplined and purposeful careers,” he said. Okpebholo also urged parents, guardians, traditional rulers, community leaders, religious institutions and youth organisations to mobilise and encourage eligible candidates within their communities to take part in the exercise. He added that interested applicants should visit the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal for full details on eligibility, requirements and application procedures. The governor further advised candidates to ensure that all necessary documents are complete before presenting themselves at designated sensitisation centres during the stated period. “The Edo State Government remains committed to creating opportunities for youths and calls for collective support to ensure the success of this exercise,” he said. Don't Miss Army, DSS, others gun down scores as over 300 bandits invade Niger communities You may like UNIJOS, Nigerian Army dismiss viral report of campus unrest Unlike in US, Nigerian Army General Uba was killed without action by Tinubu – Inibehe Effiong Plateau: Nigerian army neutralises terrorists, arrests kidnapper Police rescue two kidnapped victims in Edo NDLEA raids cannabis warehouse, arrests suspected trafficker in Edo Cultist arrested for attempted murder of female student in Edo

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