The Leader, Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team, Anambra, Brig.-Gen. Chima Ekeator, says only 200 youths from the South-East have registered for the ongoing Army recruitment in the country.
Ekeator made the disclosure at a sensitisation organised for youth leaders and President-Generals (P-Gs) of different communities in the state.
He said there was a need to encourage youths in the various communities to participate in the exercise.
“This sensitisation is necessary because, according to records, only 200 persons have registered from the South-East, 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.
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“Increased youth participation will enhance the representation of the South-East in the force, ensuring that the region’s quota is fully utilised,” Ekeator said.
In a remark, the Anambra Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, gave assurance that the government would continue to sensitise the youths to show interest in the exercise.
Aghambah, urged traditional rulers and P-Gs to collaborate in mobilising 10 youths each from their communities to join the Army through the ongoing recruitment.
The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne, said the recruitment targeted youths between the ages of 18 and 22 and encouraged them to enrol in the Army.
NAN