Army Raises Alarm Over Low South-East Turnout as Anambra Yields Just 117 Applicants

The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the poor turnout from the South-East in its ongoing recruitment. As of April 7, only 117 applications came from Anambra out of 38,000 received nationwide. The figure was revealed during a sensitisation event at the State Ministry of Youths office in Awka. Brig.-Gen. Uche Nnabuihe said the campaign aims to correct the imbalance and urges eligible youths to apply before the May 27 deadline. Lt.-Col. Ogbemudia Osawe highlighted the benefits of enlistment, including career progression, regular pay, military education and training, welfare packages, free medical care, pension, and opportunities for international assignments. A Permanent Secretary in the ministry noted that misconceptions and misinformation have deterred many young people. A traditional ruler encouraged youths to dispel these myths and seize the chance to represent the South-East in the Nigerian Army.

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