Bayelsa State Government Mobilizes Youths for Army Recruitment

The Bayelsa State Government has committed to mobilizing youths to fill the Nigerian Army's recruitment quota of approximately 750 during the 92nd Regular Recruitment Exercise. This announcement was made on Wednesday during a visit by Brigadier-General Ben Ogbuji, Director of Coordination at the Army War College, to the Government House in Yenagoa.

Governor Douye Diri, represented by Deputy Governor Dr Peter Akpe, stated that the government would engage various stakeholders, including traditional rulers and community leaders, to encourage qualified Bayelsans to apply. Diri highlighted the recruitment as a significant employment opportunity for unemployed youths and noted the need for prospective applicants to understand the requirements to avoid disqualification.

He also praised the Nigerian Army for fostering better relations with civilians. Ogbuji indicated that the sensitization effort aimed to address misconceptions that had previously led to low participation from Bayelsan youths in past recruitment exercises.