3,000 Army Recruits Pass Out in Ebonyi State Ceremony

On Wednesday, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, presided over the passing out ceremony of 3,000 newly trained recruits at the Nigerian Army Depot in Amasiri Edda, Ebonyi State. This event is part of the federal government's initiative to bolster the army's manpower and tackle prevailing security challenges across the country.

Colonel Appolonia Anel, the Director of Army Public Relations, issued a statement highlighting that this graduation follows a recent ceremony at the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State, and the newly established training depot in Osogbo, Osun State. Shaibu emphasized the importance of discipline, professionalism, and loyalty to the constitution among the recruits, urging them to remain vigilant and mission-oriented.

He described the establishment of the Amasiri Edda depot as a strategic move to strengthen the army's training infrastructure and manpower development. Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State commended the depot as a critical national asset that would enhance security and stimulate economic activity in the region.