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Good evening everyone

I've been a consultant doctor for few years in Sierra Leone but I'm thinking of joining the Nigerian military. I would love to raise my kids back home. Please which area should I consider. All answers will be duly appreciated. I'm Nigerian by the way. Thank you

Ok, is it dat u don't know ur state or ur L,G or why ask of the state to be? All states are now expensive to stay ,

I'm asking btw the Army, Navy or Air force... What sector is best for the time being

COMRADES @ op, did you fall within the age bracket? If yes, then go ahead and join the army. Because in my own case age was what disqualified me then

You can set up your own private practice in Nigeria.

Join the Nigerian police force, your services will be needed more for victims of accidental discharge

Air force is better cos you wld have less competition.

Presently, enlisting into the Nigerian army is very much equivalent to signing your own death warrant with your own hands .

Nigeria Military is not something you can just join. How old are you? Where did you school? Are you licenced to practice by the Nigeria Medical and Dental Council? Are you fit? Can you be a soldier?

Well you could also join as a civilian doctor; but your pay will not be as good as that of tour colleagues who are officers. Besides, the respect won't be there. I mean, you're a bloody civilian. When your colleague who is an officer comes, everyone will stand-up to salute. When you enter, no body will even greet you

The Nigerian Navy is better.
My dad retired as a Lt. Commander as he was a doctor with the Nigerian Navy Hospital in Navy Town, Lagos

Dynduhh:
Good evening everyone

I've been a consultant doctor for few years in Sierra Leone but I'm thinking of joining the Nigerian military. I would love to raise my kids back home. Please which area should I consider. All answers will be duly appreciated. I'm Nigerian by the way. Thank you

The truth is, you can't truly appreciate all answers.

Let's discuss "the above" first.

Noted.


Nigerian Military Doctors - Health - Nairaland

Air Force or Navy either of them will be okay. Army might be tedious

Dynduhh:
Good evening everyone

I've been a consultant doctor for few years in Sierra Leone but I'm thinking of joining the Nigerian military. I would love to raise my kids back home. Please which area should I consider. All answers will be duly appreciated. I'm Nigerian by the way. Thank you

I'm sure they will be happy to have you, if you can pass their background check and physical tests. All the best.

Dynduhh:
I'm asking btw the Army, Navy or Air force... What sector is best for the time being

Go for Navy or airforce.
Some of Their medical facilities has State of the art equipment and clean barracks

Dynduhh:
Good evening everyone

I've been a consultant doctor for few years in Sierra Leone but I'm thinking of joining the Nigerian military. I would love to raise my kids back home. Please which area should I consider. All answers will be duly appreciated. I'm Nigerian by the way. Thank you

Don't try it Nigeria military glory is long gone enjoy your discipline in peace.

Melagros:
COMRADES @ op, did you fall within the age bracket? If yes, then go ahead and join the army. Because in my own case age was what disqualified me then

What's the pay like in the army? Is it up to N1,000,000 per month?

Dynduhh:
Good evening everyone

I've been a consultant doctor for few years in Sierra Leone but I'm thinking of joining the Nigerian military. I would love to raise my kids back home. Please which area should I consider. All answers will be duly appreciated. I'm Nigerian by the way. Thank you

Why not just go overseas like the US or Qatarbwhere the pay is more juicy?

grandstar:
What's the pay like in the army? Is it up to N1,000,000 per month?

What rank? It is not, but there are choppings/ bribery/ tips as a senior officer

I don't think the army accepts just about anyone to be a military doctor. You didn't go through NDA and the army considers combat training a core component of the training of all its cadets.
Your training as a medical doctor is one thing. The ability to hold your nerves in an active theatre of combat is another thing.

However, if you must, the army requires that you are registered and up to date with the qualifications any doctor needs to practice in Nigeria. You mentioned that you are a consultant. If you are less than 40 years of age, then the army will welcome you.

If you're a consultant and within a certain age brackert(I think 35 years) you can get commissioned in the rank of Major. Just check previous DSSC vacancies for the three services and confirm the criteria.

Dynduhh:
I'm asking btw the Army, Navy or Air force... What sector is best for the time being

Navy!!!!!!!!!!, I would suggest Navy. They are more organised, structured and well supported. I got few working there as medical professionals.

U09ce:
If you're a consultant and within a certain age brackert(I think 35 years) you can get commissioned in the rank of Major. Just check previous DSSC vacancies for the three services and confirm the criteria.

have always loved to be a military doctor, but I dont think I can really do that with the current state of things in the country.

I don't think you want to join. Is like you just need money. There was a time was the military during buhari recruiting mechanics, rewire, technician and other professionals into the military. Some people I know joined them. But they were using them and paying the same salary as normal soldier. If they need to fix their vehicles on emergency those guys will be called to look into it. But it doesn't always end well. A normal mechanic earn more than the same status of a military mechanic.

It's better you join private medical field than the military.

You should be moving ahead Chief.

The system here has been bastardised.

Dogalmighty17:
I don't think the army accepts just about anyone to be a military doctor. You didn't go through NDA and the army considers combat training a core component of the training of all its cadets.
Your training as a medical doctor is one thing. The ability to hold your nerves in an active theatre of combat is another thing.

However, if you must, the army requires that you are registered and up to date with the qualifications any doctor needs to practice in Nigeria. You mentioned that you are a consultant. If you are less than 40 years of age, then the army will welcome you.

You can join the military through the Direct Service Commission as a Medical Doctor.

There are certain disadvantages going through this route though.

Dynduhh:
Good evening everyone

I've been a consultant doctor for few years in Sierra Leone but I'm thinking of joining the Nigerian military. I would love to raise my kids back home. Please which area should I consider. All answers will be duly appreciated. I'm Nigerian by the way. Thank you

Post your question here and hear from experienced men
https://www.nairaland.com/2879148/nigerian-army-ssc-dssc-2016

As someone whose Boss is A military,I kindly suggest Navy or Airforce

Dynduhh:
Good evening everyone

I've been a consultant doctor for few years in Sierra Leone but I'm thinking of joining the Nigerian military. I would love to raise my kids back home. Please which area should I consider. All answers will be duly appreciated. I'm Nigerian by the way. Thank you

please remain in Sierra Leone most consultants don't earn up to 2 million Naira pls convert to your local currency.

Dogalmighty17:
I don't think the army accepts just about anyone to be a military doctor. You didn't go through NDA and the army considers combat training a core component of the training of all its cadets.
Your training as a medical doctor is one thing. The ability to hold your nerves in an active theatre of combat is another thing.

However, if you must, the army requires that you are registered and up to date with the qualifications any doctor needs to practice in Nigeria. You mentioned that you are a consultant. If you are less than 40 years of age, then the army will welcome you.

Why are you contradicting yourself?


If he wants to join at this stage, he will be considering Direct Short Service Commission, and you obviously don't need battle experience or training for that.