Army Recruitment: Yobe Govt Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout

The Chairman of the Yobe State Recruitment Committee, Brig. Gen. Dahiru Abdul-Salam (retd.), has expressed concern over the low turnout of candidates for the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise in the state, revealing that hundreds of shortlisted applicants failed to report for screening.

Abdul-Salam, who also serves as Special Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters, spoke after inspecting the Nigerian Army 90 Regular Recruit Intake screening exercise at the 241 Recce Model Battalion in Nguru, Yobe State.

He disclosed that out of 2,431 candidates shortlisted from Yobe State, only 1,605 had reported for documentation as at the time of the exercise.

The retired army officer described the shortfall of over 800 candidates as worrisome, warning that it could negatively affect the state’s chances of filling its allocated quota in the Nigerian Army.

According to him, many qualified candidates might be missing the opportunity due to poor information flow, misconceptions about the recruitment process or lack of commitment.

“Many qualified candidates might be missing the opportunity due to poor information flow, misconceptions or lack of commitment to the process.

“There is a need for more awareness and sensitisation among the youths on the Army recruitment exercise,” he said.

The screening exercise is expected to end on December 17, 2025.

Titilope Adako

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