Nigerian Army Begins Training for 5,300 New Soldiers

The Nigerian Army has officially begun the training of 5,300 newly recruited soldiers at the Nigerian Army Depot in Osogbo. This initiative follows the formal handover of the recruits and is part of a rigorous six-month intensive military training program designed to cultivate disciplined and combat-ready soldiers.

Major General IM Abdullahi, representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, oversaw the commencement of the training. The program is structured to ensure that the recruits meet the operational demands of the Nigerian Army.

The recent intake includes 91 regular recruits, part of a successful nationwide recruitment exercise. Brigadier General BM Madaki, in his statement, pledged to transform the recruits into disciplined soldiers through intense military training and character development, aligning with the professional standards of the Nigerian Army.

The depot is committed to providing the necessary training, mentorship, and skills required for the recruits to effectively discharge their responsibilities in service to the nation.