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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has urged young Nigerians to consider a career in the military, highlighting the importance of discipline, patriotism, and national service.

He made the call on Friday during a public engagement organised by the Nigerian Army at Idris Koko Technical College, Farfaru, Sokoto, as part of its ongoing civil-military relations initiative.

Represented by Brigadier General A. A. Musa, Commander of the 108 Division Equipment Service, Oluyede said the event was aimed at enlightening students on the role of the military in nation-building and encouraging positive youth development.

General Musa noted that the engagement also served as a platform for students to interact directly with Army personnel and ask questions about military service.

“It is our hope that through this initiative, more young Nigerians will consider a career in the Army and understand the importance of discipline, patriotism, and service to the nation,” he stated.

The program featured a series of impactful talks. Captain Musa Lemu, the Administrative Officer of the 8 Provost Group Office, spoke on “The Need to Avoid Criminal Associations and Criminality,” urging students to stay away from crime and focus on their education and personal development.

Lieutenant E. O. Ojo also delivered a presentation on “Civil-Military Relations and Community Interventions by the Nigerian Army,” highlighting various humanitarian efforts by the Army, including free medical outreach, distribution of educational materials, and the construction of boreholes in water-scarce communities.

The Director of Quality Assurance at the State Ministry of Science and Technology, Mallam Musa Koko, who represented the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, commended the Army for its proactive role in shaping young minds.

He noted that such engagements complement the state’s educational policies and career day initiatives aimed at preparing students for life after school.

“We are in an age where technology and discipline are crucial. Programs like this help our students to envision meaningful futures and inspire them to contribute to national development,” he said.

The event was well attended by students, teachers, Army personnel, and government officials, and featured an interactive session that allowed students to express their thoughts and curiosity about the military profession.

fuckingAyaya:
On top how much? Y'all can't deceive this gen z generations. Nigeria is not worth dying for. A country where soldiers buy their own boots nd drugs with their own money

Softmirror:
Provide evidence to this claim of your's. Because I see no reason why the government is able to provide for NYSC corp members and won't be able to provide for the military.

Secondly there is a region in this country that has chosen not to be part of the Nigerian military deliberately. In the future, they will reap the fruit of their choice.

fuckingAyaya:
They choose not to join because the military have been infiltrated by repentant terrorists, you can ask Gen Yakubu danjuma for more clarity. Why will anybody risk their lives for 54k per month now100k? Convert the dam money to dollars per month then come back to your emotional manipulative comments. Do you know how much was budgeted for soldiers that died fighting insurgency in the north? Do you know how much was giving to their families after their demise? The police that served for good 35years hope you saw how he was crying few weeks ago because of what they gave him as gratuity? If you have nothing reasonable to say better go nd sleep or rather still persuade ur people to join the army

Softmirror:
Provide evidence to this claim of your's. Because I see no reason why the government is able to provide for NYSC corp members and won't be able to provide for the military.

Secondly there is a region in this country that has chosen not to be part of the Nigerian military deliberately. In the future, they will reap the fruit of their choice.

Dalohad:
That region that you are talking about. How well have you promoted their sons and daughters who were in the police and army since 1970?

They make up at least 25-30% of the population of this country. How many of them have gotten to the echelon of their careers in the armed forces and other paramilitary.

When was the last time an Ibo man was made the Top man in the Immigration, Customs, Police, Army or Air force?

If not for the constitution that says every state must produce ministers, how many would have been made ministers since 1970.

Go figure.

Softmirror:
Provide evidence to this claim of your's. Because I see no reason why the government is able to provide for NYSC corp members and won't be able to provide for the military.

Secondly there is a region in this country that has chosen not to be part of the Nigerian military deliberately. In the future, they will reap the fruit of their choice.

Amumaigwe:
That region is already used to being cheated by the other regions. The other regions should continue cheating them in.peace and stop complaining that they no longer care.

Amumaigwe:
That region is already used to being cheated by the other regions. The other regions should continue cheating them in.peace and stop complaining that they no longer care.

Softmirror:
Provide evidence to this claim of your's. Because I see no reason why the government is able to provide for NYSC corp members and won't be able to provide for the military.

Secondly there is a region in this country that has chosen not to be part of the Nigerian military deliberately. In the future, they will reap the fruit of their choice.

Softmirror:
You lack foresight. And it will be too late for you. Your excuses doesn't add up because there are so many opportunities in the military unless you chose not to be useful to yourself.

fuckingAyaya:
On top how much? Y'all can't deceive this gen z generations. Nigeria is not worth dying for. A country where soldiers buy their own boots nd drugs with their own money