Oborevwori Boosts Army Applicants As Delta Intensifies Recruitment Screening Exercise
Delta Government Steps In as Army Recruitment Screening Progresses
THE Delta State Government has approved a comprehensive welfare package for candidates participating in the ongoing Nigerian Army Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) 91 screening exercise, reinforcing efforts to encourage greater participation in military service and support young Deltans pursuing careers in the armed forces.
The intervention comes as the recruitment exercise entered its tenth day at the Cenotaph Complex in Asaba, with state officials urging shortlisted candidates who have yet to report for screening to take advantage of the opportunity before the exercise concludes on 23rd June.
According to government officials, the support package is designed to reduce the financial and logistical challenges often associated with participation in national recruitment exercises.
Welfare Support Targets Candidates’ Comfort
Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, disclosed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori approved daily welfare assistance for shortlisted applicants to ensure their comfort throughout the screening period.
The package includes accommodation support, provision of foams and bedding materials, and transportation services to shuttle candidates between their hostels and designated screening venues.
Officials say the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to youth development and equal access to opportunities, regardless of applicants’ financial backgrounds.
Many of the candidates are reported to have travelled from various parts of Delta State and neighbouring areas to participate in the exercise.
Over 300 Candidates Have Reported
Out of the 563 applicants shortlisted from Delta State, more than 300 candidates have so far reported for screening, while nearly 260 others are yet to appear.
The recruitment process is being conducted at two separate locations in Asaba. Medical examinations are taking place at the Nigerian Army 63 Brigade Headquarters, while physical assessments and verification of credentials are being conducted at the Cenotaph Complex.
Authorities have continued to encourage all shortlisted candidates to complete the process before the closing date to avoid forfeiting their opportunity for enlistment.
Senior Army Officers Visit Screening Centre
In a move aimed at motivating participants, the Commander of the Nigerian Army 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Folu Shonibare, and the Director of Recruitment at Army Headquarters, Brigadier General I. Sule, paid a visit to the screening centre.
The officers interacted with candidates and encouraged them to remain disciplined, focused and committed throughout the recruitment process.
They described military service as an honourable responsibility and assured applicants that the selection exercise would remain transparent, merit-driven and free from undue interference.
Their visit was widely viewed as a morale-boosting gesture for candidates seeking to join the Nigerian Army.
Government Calls for Wider Community Support
The Delta State Government has also appealed to local government authorities, traditional institutions, faith-based organisations and senior public officials to assist shortlisted candidates with required documentation and logistical arrangements.
Officials stressed that no qualified applicant should lose the opportunity because of delays in obtaining recommendation letters, attestations or other mandatory documents.
Candidates have been advised to arrive with original and photocopies of key documents, including birth certificates, educational qualifications, certificates of origin, NIN slips, BVN printouts and completed application forms.
Recruitment Seen as Pathway to National Service
As the screening exercise approaches its final stages, government officials continue to emphasise the significance of military recruitment as a pathway for national service, career development and leadership training.
The administration believes that supporting young people during the enlistment process will not only increase Delta State’s representation within the armed forces but also contribute to national security and youth empowerment.
With only a few days remaining before the deadline, authorities are intensifying awareness efforts to ensure every shortlisted candidate takes part in the screening exercise and competes for a place in the Nigerian Army.
