Brigadier-General Uche Nnabuihe has expressed concern over the low number of enlistment applications from the South-East, particularly Anambra State, which recorded only 117 applications out of 38,000 nationwide as of April 7. He led an army delegation to Awka to sensitize youths about the 91 Regular Recruits Intake, urging eligible candidates to apply before the May 27 deadline. The general said the sensitisation exercise aims to correct the regional imbalance and encourage more South-East youths to take advantage of career opportunities in the Nigerian Army.
Lt.-Col. Ogbemudia Osawe highlighted improvements in training infrastructure, including new institutions in Abakaliki and Osogbo, to accommodate more recruits. He listed benefits such as career progression, regular pay, continuous military education, specialised training, and exposure to diverse cultures. Other incentives include free medical care for families, pensions, gratuities, and opportunities for international assignments.
Permanent Secretary of Anambra Ministry of Youths, Ifeatu Emodi, attributed the low turnout to misconceptions about military service. He commended the army's outreach, describing enlistment as vital for youth development in the region. Traditional ruler Igwe Michael Okeke-Uche of Enugwu-Agidi praised the army's welfare structure and urged youths to enlist for better regional representation. The sensitisation event was held at the ministry of youths in Awka and drew a cross-section of young people.
Brigadier-General Uche Nnabuihe points to low enlistment from Anambra despite 38,000 nationwide applications, raising questions about regional distribution of military recruitment efforts. If only 117 applicants came from one state by April 7, the army's outreach may have started too late or missed key communities. The May 27 deadline leaves little time to reverse the imbalance, especially with misinformation already deterring interest. Youths in Anambra may miss out on guaranteed pay, training, and pensions available to recruits elsewhere.
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