The first batch of the Nigerian Army 90th Regular Recruits from Delta State departed Asaba on Sunday, January 4, for the Nigerian Army Training Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State, to begin their mandatory military training. The contingent was led by the Nigerian Army Temporary Recruitment Officer for Delta State, Major P. S. Dati.
In a statement issued by the Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, a total of 135 candidates were confirmed successful in the recruitment exercise. He said the intake comprised 118 males and 17 females drawn from across the state.
Dr. Oghenesivbe disclosed that 50 of the successful recruits departed Asaba on Sunday for Zaria, while the remaining candidates will be deployed in two additional batches later in the week. According to him, the other batches are scheduled for the Nigerian Army Training Depots in Osogbo and Jaji, respectively.
The Delta State Government charged the recruits to serve as worthy ambassadors of the state and to conduct themselves with discipline, integrity, and responsibility throughout the six-month training period. “They are expected to uphold the values of service, commitment, and patriotism as they undergo training,” the statement said.
He further revealed that sustained sensitisation and awareness campaigns on military and paramilitary recruitment across Delta State over the past three years have produced measurable outcomes. “Over 3,000 Deltans have either been enlisted or commissioned through the Regular Recruitment Intake, Direct Short Service Commission, and admissions into the Nigerian Defence Academy,” Dr. Oghenesivbe said.
The Director-General attributed the achievements to the strong commitment and priority attention given to the recruitment process by the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, JP. He noted that the drive aligns with the job creation and wealth-building objectives of the Governor’s MORE Agenda.
He assured that the state government would continue to intensify statewide media publicity and sensitization campaigns. He added that collaboration with local government council chairmen, traditional rulers, and faith-based organisations would be sustained to ensure Delta State consistently meets its quota in military and paramilitary recruitments, as well as admissions into the Nigerian Defence Academy.
The state government appreciated the Commander, 63 Brigade, Asaba, and the Director of Recruitment for visiting the camp to encourage recruits and promote national service.
