The Delta State Government has urged all shortlisted candidates for the Nigerian Army 91 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI 91) to immediately report to the Cenotaph Complex in Asaba for the ongoing recruitment screening exercise, warning that failure to participate could jeopardise their chances of enlistment.
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the appeal during the public affairs radio phone-in programme, Orientation Panorama.
He hinted that the screening exercise, which began on June 9, will run until June 23, 2026, in line with established military recruitment procedures.
According to him, 563 applicants from Delta State were shortlisted, with 230 candidates already undergoing medical examinations at the Nigerian Army 63 Brigade Headquarters in Asaba ahead of subsequent stages of the exercise.
Dr. Oghenesivbe said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had directed the State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services to provide every necessary support to candidates throughout the recruitment process.
He stressed that the administration was determined to ensure the state fills its recruitment quota of 450 successful candidates.
He called on all eligible applicants who have yet to report for screening to do so without delay, emphasising that participation is compulsory for successful enlistment into the Nigerian Army.
The Bureau Chief also reminded candidates to arrive with all required documents, including originals and photocopies of their birth certificate or age declaration, educational certificates, certificate of state of origin, recommendation or attestation letters from government officials, National Identification Number (NIN) slip, Bank Verification Number (BVN) printout, as well as the online-generated guarantor and application forms.
Continuing, he stated, “Candidates are expected to appear in the prescribed attire of two pairs of blue shorts, white T-shirts, white canvas shoes and white socks.
He added that tattoos, body inscriptions and multiple piercings are prohibited and may result in disqualification, although tribal marks remain acceptable under the recruitment guidelines.
Dr. Oghenesivbe further appealed to Local Government Council Chairmen, traditional rulers, heads of faith-based organisations and senior government officials to support shortlisted candidates by assisting with logistics, recommendation letters and attestation documents required for the screening exercise.
Sam Erhunmwunsee, Radio Nigeria Asaba
