By Yahaya Idris, Asaba
The Delta State Government has urged qualified youths of Delta State origin to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army 92 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI 92) recruitment exercise for Non-Tradesmen/Non-Tradeswomen and Tradesmen/Tradeswomen.
The government described the recruitment exercise as an opportunity for young Deltans to pursue a professional career in the Nigerian Army, serve the country and contribute to the defence of Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Director-General, Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Governor’s Office, Asaba, made the call in a statement issued on behalf of the state government.
He urged eligible applicants to apply online, free of charge, through the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal, with the application window running from September 9 to October 21, 2026.
Applicants can access the official recruitment portal at:
https://recruit.army.mil.ng
According to the Director-General, a career in the Nigerian Army provides opportunities for structured professional development, career progression, regular pay and allowances, specialised military training, continuing education and further academic advancement.
He added that military service also provides personnel with opportunities to serve the nation in different capacities and, where applicable, participate in assignments within and outside Nigeria.
The Director-General noted that military service is a paid and pensionable employment, with retirement benefits including pension and gratuity, as well as medical care and other welfare provisions for personnel and their families.
He said the recruitment exercise was consistent with the Delta State Government’s commitment to employment generation, youth empowerment and human capital development under the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Government Highlights National Service Opportunity
Beyond employment and professional development, the Director-General said enlistment in the Nigerian Army provides young Nigerians with an opportunity to contribute to national security and the protection of Nigeria’s sovereignty.
He therefore urged prospective applicants to approach the exercise with patriotism, discipline, integrity and a genuine commitment to national service.
However, he cautioned applicants to carefully comply with all prescribed recruitment requirements.
According to him, candidates must be single Nigerian citizens by birth, medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards and must have no criminal conviction by any court of competent jurisdiction.
He also stated that the National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) are compulsory, adding that applicants’ names and dates of birth must correspond across their NIN, BVN and other credentials.
The Director-General warned applicants against presenting forged or falsified documents, stressing that only genuine and verifiable credentials would be accepted.
Requirements for Nigerian Army RRI 92
He said applicants must possess the required academic qualifications, including at least four passes, with English Language, in not more than two sittings in the approved examinations.
For Tradesmen and Tradeswomen applicants, he added that candidates must also possess relevant Trade Test or City and Guild certificates.
He further explained that applicants must satisfy the prescribed age and physical requirements.
According to the statement, Non-Trades applicants must be between 18 and 22 years, while Tradesmen and Tradeswomen must not be more than 26 years by October 21, 2026.
Applicants are also required to meet the minimum height requirements of 1.68 metres for males and 1.65 metres for females.
The Director-General stressed that applicants must apply using their State of Origin and not State of residence, and must possess the required Certificate of State of Origin and acceptable birth documentation.
He added that candidates must not have tattoos, while female applicants must not have multiple ear piercings.
Delta Committee to Assist Applicants
The Director-General disclosed that the State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services, chaired by the Commissioner for Youth Development and Special Duties, Hon. Brave Enodeh, Esq., would provide necessary assistance to eligible Delta applicants participating in the RRI 92 exercise.
He said the committee would provide guidance and awareness support, including transport logistics to the Cenotaph in Asaba for the screening exercise.
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According to him, the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, would provide welfare and feeding for participating applicants.
The Director-General therefore encouraged eligible youths across Delta State to take advantage of the recruitment exercise and pursue a career opportunity in the Nigerian Army.
He assured that the state government would continue to support initiatives aimed at expanding legitimate employment opportunities, empowering young people and strengthening their contribution to national development.
Applicants requiring assistance or further information may contact the State Awareness Creation Committee Help Desk on 09134120144 or 08024550050.
Applications should be completed through the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal:
https://recruit.army.mil.ng
The Delta State Government wished all eligible applicants from the state success in the recruitment exercise.