The Nigerian Army has started a sensitisation exercise for prospective applicants for its 92nd Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) in Edo State. The exercise, scheduled from October 5 to October 12, 2026, aims to increase awareness and encourage qualified youths in the state to apply for the recruitment exercise. This was disclosed in a letter signed by Major-General I.M. Abdullahi on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff and addressed to the Edo State Government.
According to the letter, a similar sensitisation exercise was conducted in the state during the previous recruitment exercise in collaboration with the state government. The exercise resulted in an increase in the number of applications and successful candidates from Edo. However, the Army noted that Edo still failed to meet its required quota of successful candidates, prompting the Chief of Army Staff to direct that the sensitisation programme be sustained.
The Chief of Army Staff has directed that the sensitisation exercise be sustained in the state. The Army urged the state government to support the exercise by using local electronic and print media to further publicise the recruitment opportunity. This, they believe, will positively impact turnout and help increase the number of applicants from the state.
The sensitisation team is expected to visit Edo between October 5 and October 12 as part of efforts to reach prospective applicants ahead of the 92nd RRI recruitment exercise. During this period, the team will engage with potential applicants and provide them with necessary information about the recruitment process.
Prospective applicants for the 92nd RRI are required to be between 18 and 26 years of age. The Army is keen on recruiting qualified youths from Edo State, and the sensitisation exercise is a crucial step in this process. By engaging with potential applicants, the Army aims to ensure that they are well-informed about the recruitment requirements and process.
The Nigerian Army's recruitment exercise is a significant opportunity for young people in Edo State to join the country's defence forces. The sensitisation exercise will not only increase awareness about the recruitment process but also encourage more qualified youths to apply. This, in turn, will help to boost the number of successful candidates from the state.
The collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the Edo State Government is crucial in ensuring the success of the sensitisation exercise. By working together, they can reach a wider audience and encourage more qualified youths to apply for the 92nd RRI. The exercise is a positive step towards increasing the representation of Edo State in the Nigerian Army.
Key points
- The Nigerian Army has commenced a sensitisation exercise for prospective applicants for its 92nd Regular Recruits Intake in Edo State.
- The exercise aims to increase awareness and encourage qualified youths in the state to apply for the recruitment exercise.
- Prospective applicants are required to be between 18 and 26 years of age.
