The Leader, Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team, Brig. Gen. Chima Ekeator, said only 200 youths of southeast extraction have registered for the ongoing army recruitment in the country.
Ekeator disclosed this at a sensitisation organised for youth leaders and presidents-general of different communities in Anambra State
Speaking at the event, Ekeator said there was the need to encourage youths in the various communities to take part in the exercise.
“This sensitisation is necessary because, according to records, only 200 persons have registered from the southeast, while in other states, not less than 4000 persons have registered.
“We are calling on youth leaders and P-Gs to go to their communities to talk to the youths and encourage them to take part in the recruitment.
“Increased youth participation will enhance the representation of the South-East in the force, ensuring that the region’s quota is fully utilised,” he said.
In his speech, the governor of Anambra Prof Charles Soludo, assured the attendees that the government would continue to sensitise the youths to show interest in the exercise.
The governor who was represented by the commissioner for youth development, Mr Patrick Aghambah also prayed the traditional rulers and presidents-general to collaborate in mobilising 10 youths each from their communities to join the army through the ongoing recruitment.
