The Nation Newspaper Delta youths unable to meet 60 percent of Army quota - COAS
He said Delta State over the last two recruitment exercises has failed to meet 60 percent of the quota reserved for it.
Lagbaja said the sensitisation campaign was necessary because it was discovered that youths in Rivers and Delta States have often shunned recruitment exercises by the Nigerian Army. He appealed to the media to inform the youths of the immense opportunities enlisting into the Nigerian Army offers.He said closing date for the 86 Regular Intake has been extended for one week to allow more youths in the States to participate, adding that the criteria for enlistment include being a Nigerian, being medically and psychological fit and aged between 18-26 for non tradesmen, while the upper age limit for Nurses and Midwives is 30 years old.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori represented by Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu , said the state’s inability to meet its quota is worrisome, particularly with the high unemployment rate in the country.
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