Army Chief Urges Delta Youths to Apply for 92RRI Recruitment, Says Exercise Is Merit-Based
By Yahaya Idris, Asaba
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as result-oriented innovations in Nigeria’s security architecture and improved remuneration for personnel of the Armed Forces.
Oborevwori spoke on Tuesday when he received the Nigerian Army 92 Regular Recruits Intake (92RRI) Awareness Creation Team from Army Headquarters, led by Brigadier General BU Ugbuji. The Governor was represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu.
The Governor said the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the military through improved funding, equipment and welfare would enhance the capacity of the Armed Forces to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity and sustain the fight against insecurity.
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He specifically commended President Tinubu for approving salary increases for Armed Forces personnel, describing the measure as a significant boost to the morale and welfare of officers and soldiers.
According to him, the salary increases, which took effect on September 1, 2026, range from 30 per cent to 80 per cent, depending on rank.
Oborevwori also highlighted Delta State’s progress in mobilising young people for military and paramilitary careers following the inauguration of the State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services.
The committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Youth Development.
The Governor assured the Army that the state would intensify its mobilisation efforts to meet its current quota of 1,000 recruits.
He also directed the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, to expand media publicity and sensitisation across the state to ensure that eligible youths are adequately informed about the recruitment exercise.
Army Chief Commends Delta Government
Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, represented by Brigadier General BU Ugbuji, commended Governor Oborevwori for establishing the State Awareness Creation Committee to support the Nigerian Army’s recruitment sensitisation campaign.
Shaibu described Delta State as the first state, to his knowledge, to establish a dedicated committee of such nature, particularly one headed by a member of the State Executive Council.
He urged eligible youths across the state to take advantage of the ongoing 92RRI recruitment exercise, stressing that the process would be conducted strictly on merit and in accordance with stipulated requirements.
The Chief of Army Staff’s representative disclosed that applications for the 92RRI exercise would close on October 21, 2026.
He advised qualified applicants to apply through the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal and warned prospective candidates against paying money to anyone for enlistment.
Applicants can access the recruitment portal at: “Nigerian Army Recruitment Portal” https://recruit.army.mil.ng
Nigerian Army 92RRI Recruitment Requirements
For the regular trades and non-trades categories, applicants must be single Nigerian citizens by birth and possess valid National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) records with matching personal details.
Applicants must also be medically, physically and psychologically fit, have no criminal conviction and possess a valid certificate of state of origin.
Candidates are required to have at least four credits, including English Language, in not more than two sittings in WASSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or NBAIS.
For the age requirements, non-trades applicants must be between 18 and 22 years, while trades applicants must not be above 26 years as of October 21, 2026.
Applicants must also meet the prescribed minimum height requirements of 1.68 metres for males and 1.65 metres for females.
Other requirements include a valid birth certificate or acceptable age declaration, while trades applicants are required to possess relevant Trade Test or City & Guild certificates.
Candidates will be required to present their original educational and other stipulated documents during the screening exercise.
The Army also advised applicants to apply using their state of origin rather than their state of residence.
It warned that candidates found to have presented forged or falsified documents would be withdrawn from training.
Army Opens Special-Skilled Category
The Nigerian Army has also provided a special-skilled category for applicants with relevant technical expertise.
The category covers specialised skills including boat operation, marine mechanics, electrical and mechanical engineering and other technical areas.
Applicants under the special-skilled category may be between 18 and 35 years, subject to the specific requirements for their chosen skill.
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Shaibu said enlistment into the Nigerian Army offers opportunities for career progression, regular pay and allowances, specialised training and further education.
He added that personnel also enjoy access to healthcare for themselves and their families, pension and gratuity benefits, as well as post-service career opportunities.
The Army Chief urged eligible youths in Delta State to take advantage of the recruitment exercise, describing the Nigerian Army as a professional institution committed to national service.
Sensitisation Across Delta
The awareness team, working alongside members of the Delta State Awareness Creation Committee, has continued sensitisation campaigns across Delta North, Delta South and Delta Central.
The campaign has involved engagements with traditional rulers, community leaders and youths in different parts of the state.
The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge; the Olu of Warri; the Ovie of Agbarha-Warri Kingdoms; and other stakeholders pledged to mobilise eligible youths in their respective communities to participate in the recruitment exercise.
The traditional and community leaders also commended the Delta State Government for its proactive approach to expanding youth participation in military and paramilitary services.