Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the Nigerian Army that the state will make full use of its allotted quota in the ongoing 91 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI), which began on March 30.
He gave the assurance on Thursday in Asaba while receiving a recruitment sensitisation team from Army Headquarters, led by Brigadier General Moses Ikoba. The governor stressed that his administration is actively working to mobilise qualified youths across the state to take advantage of the opportunity.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, Oborevwori explained that a special committee has been set up to educate young people on the benefits and career opportunities in the military, paramilitary, and other security agencies. He added that the government is collaborating with traditional rulers, local government chairmen, and youth organisations to widen awareness and encourage participation.
He noted that lessons from previous recruitment exercises are being used to address shortcomings and improve turnout. The governor also directed the State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment, along with the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, to step up media campaigns and grassroots outreach across all 25 local government areas to boost participation in the current and future exercises.
Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for sending the sensitisation team to the state.
Earlier, Brigadier General Ikoba said the visit was aimed at highlighting the importance of the recruitment exercise and securing the state government’s support in meeting its quota.
He revealed that the Chief of Army Staff has called for more aggressive and effective sensitisation efforts nationwide to increase enlistment.
Ikoba encouraged eligible youths in Delta State to apply online for the 91 RRI at no cost, noting that the minimum requirement is four credit passes. He also emphasised that recruits have opportunities to further their education to higher levels while serving in the Nigerian Army.
The army officer commended Governor Oborevwori for his efforts in maintaining peace and security in the state, adding that such initiatives support the government’s broader development goals.
A key moment of the visit was the presentation of a souvenir to the governor in recognition of his contributions to peacebuilding and national security.
After the meeting, Ikoba and his team visited Okpanam and Igbuzor communities, where they met with traditional rulers and interacted with local youths, encouraging them to consider a career in the Nigerian Army.
Several members of the Delta State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services were present, including the Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe.
The Committee Secretary and Secretary to the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, Chief Alfred Origbo; and the Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Political and Security Services, Mr. Theophilus Chuks Aguonye. Other officials in attendance included the State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Milton Sagboje Odiri, and other senior government aides.
