The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on qualified indigenes to seize the opportunity created by the establishment of new Nigerian Army formations to join the military.
Governor Makinde, represented by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, gave the commendation at a public sensitisation programme for indigenes and stakeholders on the ongoing 92 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Trades/Non-Tradesmen and Women, held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan.
He listed the new formations as a brigade and battalion in Oyo town, an infantry battalion in Kishi, a newly approved artillery regiment battalion in Iseyin, and another battalion in Oriire.
According to him, the formations are not only strategic for local security but are capable of launching national defence and attack operations.
Describing the sensitisation campaign as timely and critical in light of recent banditry challenges, Makinde said only an organised and identifiable institution like the Nigerian Army could confront such threats effectively.
He also linked the recruitment drive to job creation, noting that despite employing over 23,000 workers into the civil and public service since 2019, thousands of qualified youths remain unemployed.
He, however, expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for approving four additional formations for the state.
Credit: channelstv.com
