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WE ARE BARRACKS CHILDREN

It’s been said for years. We are Barracks girls and boys. We are Barracks children.
But somewhere along the line, the world got it twisted. They labeled us. Misjudged us.
Painted us in colors that don’t match our truth.

But tell me this - Have you ever seen a king give birth to anything less than royalty? Our fathers are soldiers. Our mothers are warriors. Our playgrounds were parade grounds. Our neighborhoods were built on discipline, unity, and courage.

We are Barracks children. We don’t come from luxury; We come from legacy. We shared walls. We shared food. We shared dreams and discipline.

We didn’t grow up behind private gates. We grew up behind one gate. A gate guarded not by wealth, but by purpose.

They misunderstood our boldness for pride.
They called our confidence "too much."
They thought our strength was rebellion.

But we know the truth: Our spirit isn’t stubborn - it’s strong. Our pride isn’t loud — it’s earned. Our story isn’t shame - it’s royalty.

Have you seen us lead? In classrooms. In clinics. In cockpits. In boardrooms. And then in the battlefields. Yes, the best of the best come from the Barracks.

We are Generals. Doctors. Engineers. Pilots. Scholars..So if you’re ever asked, "Are you a Barracks girl or boy?" You stand tall, smile wide, and say: "Yes, I am. A child of service. A product of strength. A Barrack child; born with pride, raised with discipline, walking in greatness."

🖤 The Barracks is more than a place. It’s our origin. Our heritage. Our honor.

Are A Barrack Boy or Girl? Identify and share your life experiences while in the barracks


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When I was still a kid,I used to dream of myself following the footsteps of my father, who's a retired army officer . I remember how many essays I wrote back then, especially when it was "what would you like to be in the future?". I wouldn't think twice before writing all about being a "soldier". As a matter of fact,I used to see myself, enlisting into the Nigerian army, getting married to a female soldier and spending the rest of my life in the barracks I really thought of following that path , just to make my old man proud.

But the moment I grew my first beards, that was when I realized that some dreams should never be thought of being actualized. I could remember my old man talking to one of his influential colleague in the army,if he could enlist us in. I mean,my elder bro and I .

Unfortunately,,the boko Haram saga sprung up and I got numerous reasons to say to my childhood dream--"Hey you,get lost"

And guess what,I don't regret dishing that dream of mine,cuz if I had followed that line,who knows? Perhaps my graveyard coulda grown lots of unwanted flowers beside it by now

I have seen where father MWO saluted his Major General Son. Elderly brother did likewise do his younger brother. Abakpa, Akim, Mokola, Dodan, Rukuba were my found memories.

Well, one of the beauty of the regimented life in the military is the issue of salutation or paying compliments irrespective of what is the divide; relationship, age bracket, geographical background, faith/belief system etc.

If u have never served in the war front, you are never a complete soldier.



Most of these people spend all their lives in d barrack cos they gat papa at the top.

No field experience yet they are promoted regularly at the expense of those risking their lives to protect our country.

The only thing africans like, titles, responsibility is another story.

Okay. Nice one. Congrats to them. Thank you for your service

Sonnobax15:
..And guess what,I don't regret dishing that dream of mine,cuz if I had followed that line,who knows? Perhaps my graveyard coulda grown lots of unwanted flowers beside it.

Nice we all did. It would have been a big regret bro. It pains me my dad and many gallant soldier of valor served in the today's useless army.

Sonnobax15:

When I was still a kid,I used to dream of myself following the footsteps of my father, who's a retired army officer . I remember how many essays I wrote back then, especially when it was "what would you like to be in the future?". I wouldn't think twice before writing all about being a "soldier". As a matter of fact,I used to see myself, enlisting into the Nigerian army, getting married to a female soldier and spending the rest of my life in the barracks I really thought of following that path , just to make my old man proud.

But the moment I grew my first beards, that was when I realized that some dreams should never be thought of being actualized. I could remember my old man talking to one of his influential colleague in the army,if he could enlist us in. I mean,my elder bro and I .

Unfortunately,,the boko Haram saga sprung up and I got numerous reasons to say to my childhood dream--"Hey you,get lost"

And guess what,I don't regret dishing that dream of mine,cuz if I had followed that line,who knows? Perhaps my graveyard coulda grown lots of unwanted flowers beside it by now

kpokpo madiga with no zobo. Chai.

Racoon:
Nice we all did. It would have been a big regret bro. It pains me my dad and many gallant soldier of valor served in the today's useless army.

I swear bro. Whenever my dad tells us stories about how the army used to be well respected during his time,I begin to wonder and ask myself how we got it all wrong to this extent.

Good for them. I hate barrack's life

This is lovely.

What do you think about Naval... I have an opportunity to Join, Do you guys think it's a good idea to do?

I need an honest opinion on this

I was born there ,grew up there but unfortunately I choose a civil life.
My eldest bro just got retired last month,my dad retired in 1988 two years later in 1990 big brother join luckily he is retired.
May God help us that's all I have to say.

Haymaykar:
This is lovely.

What do you think about Naval... I have an opportunity to Join, Do you guys think it's a good idea to do?

I need an honest opinion on this

You are on your own.
Decide your fate or your fate will decide you

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Sonnobax15:

When I was still a kid,I used to dream of myself following the footsteps of my father, who's a retired army officer . I remember how many essays I wrote back then, especially when it was "what would you like to be in the future?". I wouldn't think twice before writing all about being a "soldier". As a matter of fact,I used to see myself, enlisting into the Nigerian army, getting married to a female soldier and spending the rest of my life in the barracks I really thought of following that path , just to make my old man proud.

But the moment I grew my first beards, that was when I realized that some dreams should never be thought of being actualized. I could remember my old man talking to one of his influential colleague in the army,if he could enlist us in. I mean,my elder bro and I .

Unfortunately,,the boko Haram saga sprung up and I got numerous reasons to say to my childhood dream--"Hey you,get lost"

And guess what,I don't regret dishing that dream of mine,cuz if I had followed that line,who knows? Perhaps my graveyard coulda grown lots of unwanted flowers beside it by now

So you don't want to be a national hero? You don't want to die for us.. please enlist on the army and fulfill that dream boss

oyeb15:
If u have never served in the war front, you are never a complete soldier.



Most of these people spend all their lives in d barrack cos they gat papa at the top.

No field experience yet they are promoted regularly at the expense of those risking their lives to protect our country.

thank jare... U have spoken well

Nigeria military is dwelling on past glory. The politicians have turned them into their puppets. They sacrifice them to their terrorist pets on daily basis by not giving them enough fighting equipment and instructing their commanders to tell their boys not to shoot terrorists. Even the captured terrorists are being pardoned and offered free job into the army or reintegrated back into the community depending on the choice of the pardoned criminals.
South East youths are wiser now and no parent or guardian in the East will allow his child enlist in the military. That's the reason the army is decrying low turn-out in the East.

Hmmmmn,I wish l was in the army too.

jimmyolasun:
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So you don't want to be a national hero? You don't want to die for us.. please enlist on the army and fulfill that dream boss

How far? You dey this nairaland so?

Sonnobax15:

When I was still a kid,I used to dream of myself following the footsteps of my father, who's a retired army officer . I remember how many essays I wrote back then, especially when it was "what would you like to be in the future?". I wouldn't think twice before writing all about being a "soldier". As a matter of fact,I used to see myself, enlisting into the Nigerian army, getting married to a female soldier and spending the rest of my life in the barracks I really thought of following that path , just to make my old man proud.

But the moment I grew my first beards, that was when I realized that some dreams should never be thought of being actualized. I could remember my old man talking to one of his influential colleague in the army,if he could enlist us in. I mean,my elder bro and I .

Unfortunately,,the boko Haram saga sprung up and I got numerous reasons to say to my childhood dream--"Hey you,get lost"

And guess what,I don't regret dishing that dream of mine,cuz if I had followed that line,who knows? Perhaps my graveyard coulda grown lots of unwanted flowers beside it by now

Hmmmm,
No matter how we cherish some of our dreams : we might be left with only an option abandoning it for something else,

I use to dream of becoming a goalkeeper, I had the talent and always opportuned to participate in school competition, even I'm always quickly been noticed on the pitch cause I perform well,

But there was a day my defender got his ankle broken , I havent seen such in my life, the trauma hit me so hard that I never dare to even play monkey post again in my life ,

Maybe probably if it would be a big game where all health insurances are available then I can reconsider but how do one even get to play for big teams without coming from locals,

Mehn

Racoon:
Are A Barrack Boy or Girl? Identify and share your life experiences while in the barracks


https://www.tiktok.com/video/7626483231797382401?_r=1&_t=ZS-95hI4GIGHLD

Kings have given birth to criminals and freaks. Prince Andrew has been stripped off every royal duties in UK after the Epstien files were released with pictures.

In Nigeria the barracks, from police to the military produce some of the most hardened criminals the nation had ever seen.

There's no misjudgment, no stereotype, just plain truth.

I spent most of my years in the barrack but I dodged being a soldier. I could have joined since 2001 and the reason I couldn't join , I am yet to actualize it to this moment..

Sonnobax15:

When I was still a kid,I used to dream of myself following the footsteps of my father, who's a retired army officer . I remember how many essays I wrote back then, especially when it was "what would you like to be in the future?". I wouldn't think twice before writing all about being a "soldier". As a matter of fact,I used to see myself, enlisting into the Nigerian army, getting married to a female soldier and spending the rest of my life in the barracks I really thought of following that path , just to make my old man proud.

But the moment I grew my first beards, that was when I realized that some dreams should never be thought of being actualized. I could remember my old man talking to one of his influential colleague in the army,if he could enlist us in. I mean,my elder bro and I .

Unfortunately,,the boko Haram saga sprung up and I got numerous reasons to say to my childhood dream--"Hey you,get lost"

And guess what,I don't regret dishing that dream of mine,cuz if I had followed that line,who knows? Perhaps my graveyard coulda grown lots of unwanted flowers beside it by now

You were not driven by passion. All you had was a childhood fantasy. Good a thing you renegade when discovered you were not built for the military.

So emotionally, God of mercy

Haymaykar:
This is lovely.

What do you think about Naval... I have an opportunity to Join, Do you guys think it's a good idea to do?

I need an honest opinion on this

Navy na flexing no wahala, I have a brother in it

Nigeria army living in past glory ..
Gone are those days people wear army uniform with so much pride..
Now politicians and politics have entered the once glorious army.

Boko Haram rag tag army now attack and kill generals in the battle front.

Something that's on heard of before.



Wishing my nephew that have been in the north east for over three years now safe return

TheStoriesOfMan:
How far? You dey this nairaland so?

Yeah sure.. I dey nairaland

No be only Barrack, na Obama.

I saw 3 Soldiers trying to beat up a civilian bike dispatch guy and I parked my car and went straight to the soldiers and apologise unbehalf of the bike guy.

The guys in my cars were scared when I stopped to go beg for the bike guy. I told them I was a barrack boy and I know how to approach military men.

They sha beat the guy small but left him because I intervene.😆😆😆

If not for my barrack upbringing, fear for no gree me near them.

Kenobsky:
I was born there ,grew up there but unfortunately I choose a civil life.
My eldest bro just got retired last month,my dad retired in 1988 two years later in 1990 big brother join luckily he is retired.
May God help us that's all I have to say.

bros bros u sef nah my fellow grandpa for here oh. See the year ur brother join army