Rivers State Government Encourages Youths to Join Army

The Rivers State Government has called on youths in the state to take part in the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise to foster military careers and contribute to national development. During an interactive meeting on Friday, Dr Dagogo Wokoma, the Secretary to the State Government, emphasized that joining the military provides young people with opportunities for skill acquisition, educational advancement, and future leadership roles.

Brigadier-General B. U. Ugbaji, leading the Army's sensitization team from Abuja, urged Rivers youths to engage in the recruitment, which aims to fill a quota of 28,000 personnel mandated by President Bola Tinubu.

He expressed concern over the declining military representation from the region, warning that non-participation could further diminish their presence. The meeting also allowed youth representatives to seek clarifications on the recruitment process, with applications closing on October 21, 2026, through the Nigerian Army's official portal.