Edo's governor has kicked off a major push to boost local military recruitment. State leaders want to wake up young people about joining the Nigerian Army and helping protect the country. Most local youths haven't realized how important their participation can be for national security.
Military brass from Army headquarters rolled into town to spark excitement about career opportunities. They discovered Edo has seriously lagged behind other states when it comes to filling military recruitment slots. Where states like Kaduna have signed up thousands of recruits, Edo managed barely two hundred applicants out of two thousand available positions.
Governor Monday Okpebholo plans aggressive outreach across all eighteen local government areas. His team will partner with military commanders to spread the word and encourage young people to consider a military career. The administration sees army recruitment as more than just filling quotas - it's about creating employment and giving local youth meaningful paths forward.
Brigadier General Ebenezer Oduyebo emphasized that recruitment serves double duty. It strengthens national defense and opens employment doors for young Edolites struggling to find opportunities. The army represents a chance for skills training, professional development, and national service.
The recruitment drive aims to transform how local communities view military careers. Army leaders are committed to changing perceptions and showing young people that serving can mean personal growth, economic stability, and contributing to national progress. Edo's youth stand at a critical moment to make a difference through military service.
Military brass from Army headquarters rolled into town to spark excitement about career opportunities. They discovered Edo has seriously lagged behind other states when it comes to filling military recruitment slots. Where states like Kaduna have signed up thousands of recruits, Edo managed barely two hundred applicants out of two thousand available positions.
Governor Monday Okpebholo plans aggressive outreach across all eighteen local government areas. His team will partner with military commanders to spread the word and encourage young people to consider a military career. The administration sees army recruitment as more than just filling quotas - it's about creating employment and giving local youth meaningful paths forward.
Brigadier General Ebenezer Oduyebo emphasized that recruitment serves double duty. It strengthens national defense and opens employment doors for young Edolites struggling to find opportunities. The army represents a chance for skills training, professional development, and national service.
The recruitment drive aims to transform how local communities view military careers. Army leaders are committed to changing perceptions and showing young people that serving can mean personal growth, economic stability, and contributing to national progress. Edo's youth stand at a critical moment to make a difference through military service.
