As the Nigerian Army intensifies efforts to enlist new recruits, the Lagos State Government has called on young men and women across the state to explore the career opportunities available in the military, describing it as a pathway to personal growth and national service.
The call came during a stakeholder engagement led by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the palace of the Olofin of Isheri Olofin. The event was part of an awareness campaign to promote the ongoing 89 Regular Recruits Intake for both trades and non-trades positions in the Nigerian Army, which is scheduled to close on May 17, 2025.
Salu-Hundeyin highlighted the evolving nature of military service in Nigeria, noting that today’s Army offers more than combat roles, with growing opportunities in education, science, medicine, and technology. She encouraged youths to rethink outdated perceptions of the military, stressing its relevance in modern professional development.
“Military service now incorporates robust training in fields that build careers. It’s no longer just about discipline and defense, it’s about advancement,” she said.
Traditional leaders, youth groups, parents, and community stakeholders attended the gathering, which also underscored the government’s commitment to empowering young people through viable and structured career paths.
Commending the state’s initiative, the Olofin of Isheri Olofin, Oba Olasunkanmi Lawal-Bello, promised to mobilise youths in his domain to engage with the recruitment process. He lauded the Sanwo-Olu administration for aligning with developmental policies that priorities education, skills acquisition, and youth empowerment under the THEMES+ agenda.