The Nigeria Army in Rivers say it has commenced its recruitment campaign to woo indigent youths from the state to join the army.
He said the Chief of Army Staff , Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, worried by the low representation of Rivers indigenes in the army, sent his team to encourage them to join the service. “So, the COAS deemed it fit that we should visit you to assist us speak to indigenes to join the army,” he said. “Candidates just have to meet the basic criteria which includes being a Nigerian; proof they are Rivers indigenes, and physically, medically and psychologically fit, among others to join,” he said.