Sanwo-Olu concerned Lagosians are not joining Nigerian Army
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed concern that youths across the state have refused to enrol for the Nigerian Army recruitment exercises.
In a letter to the state local government authorities, Mr Sanwo-Olu noted that “Past experiences had revealed that Lagos State has been recording low online applications.”
The Nigerian Army commenced the recruitment process for its 82 Regular Recruits Intake exercise on September 10 when the online application portal opened.
The portal is expected to close on November 26.
In the letter signed by the secretary to the state government, Folashade Jaji, on September 29, the governor said the low turnout was despite several jingles on media platforms.
He maintained that it was pertinent to strategise other means to reach able-bodied youths to ensure massive responses of applicants as well as utilise slots allocated to the state.
Mr Sanwo-Olu called for a statewide sensitisation campaign to “afford youths (Lagos State indigenes) opportunities to acquaint themselves with benefits” of joining the army.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has been criticised over the years for corruption and crime against humanity.
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