NIGERIAN ARMY IS RECRUITING: 89REGULAR RECRUIT INTAKE

 The Nigerian army is recruiting at the moment, qualified fit Nigerians into it ranks.

Basic requirements: 

GENERAL LAGBAJA EXIT; OTHERS WHO DIED WHILE SERVING AS COAS

 The role of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) holds great significance in Nigeria’s military history, serving as the pinnacle position for the head of the Nigerian Army since 1966. Before this time, the professional leader of the army was designated as the General Officer Commanding, Nigerian Army (GOCNA). Since the shift in 1980, the COAS position has reported directly to the Chief of Defence Staff, who stands as the head of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Appointed by the President, the COAS is typically the most senior officer, tasked with shaping strategies and policies that uphold national security and operational readiness.

Currently, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede serves as the acting Chief of Army Staff, following the untimely passing of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. His death announced earlier today has left many Nigerians in shock.However there are other COAS that died while serving too.

Chiefs of Army Staff Who died while in Service

Joseph Akahan (1967)

Joseph Akahan was appointed COAS at just 30, during the turbulent period of the Nigerian Civil War. Despite his youth, he took on his duties with a fierce sense of purpose, even visiting the frontlines in Nsukka to support his troops. Following a brief rest in his hometown of Gboko, Akahan set off to Makurdi, but tragedy struck when his helicopter crashed en route, taking his life and that of two other servicemen. His death was a tremendous blow to the army at a time when the nation’s future hung in the balance.

Ibrahim Attahiru (2021)

Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru’s appointment in January 2021 came at a crucial moment for Nigeria’s security. With his leadership came hope for stability, as the nation was facing heightened security concerns. Just months into his term, Attahiru’s life was cut short when his plane crashed while he was on an official mission from Abuja to Kaduna. The crash, caused by severe weather, killed Attahiru and 10 others, leaving the nation in shock. His death symbolized the ongoing risks that accompany military leadership, particularly during times of crisis.

NIGERIAN ARMY IS RECRUITING GRADUATES (DSSC)28/2024

DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 28/2024

 

NIGERIAN ARMY

1.      Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

CORPS AND SERVICES

2.      Applications should be into any of the following Corps and Services of the NA:

a.      Nigerian Army Engineers.  Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc (Eng), B Eng (Second Class Lower) degree, or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Land Surveyor, Structural Engineering, Architecture, and Building Engineering/ Technology, Estate Management, Civil Engineering, GIS/Survey. Such academic fields must be registered with the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or regulating professional bodies.

b.   Nigerian Army Signals. Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, B Tech,            B Engr (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Software Developer, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Control Security Engineering, Network Designer and Engineering, UAV Pilot, Geographic Information Systems Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Database Management Engineering and Administrator, Project Manager Engineering and System Control Engineering, Satellite Communication Engineering.

c.   Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps.  Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, B Eng, B Tech, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: History, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Peace and Conflict Analysis, Political Science/International and Public Relations, Computer Science, Information Technology Systems, Digital/Computer Forensics, Cyber/Network Security, Network Engineering, GIS/GEOINT, Data Science, Geospatial Intelligence, Psychology, French, Arabic, Local Language Experts (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Fulfulde and Kanuri), Data Analyst, Social Media Specialist, and Digital Forensics/Forensic Analysis.

d.  Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport.    Applicants must possess a minimum of BSc, BA (Second Class Lower) degree or HND (Lower Credit) in any of the following areas: Petrochemical Engineering, Dieticians, Food and Nutrition, Automotive Engineering, Logistics Management, Railway Operations Management, Shipping and Supply Chain Management. A good working experience will be an added advantage.

Nigerian Army begin recruitment via Direct Short Service Commission Course 27/2023

1.      Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) officers. The DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel. Only serving military personnel sponsored to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Nigerian Armed Forces shall be considered.

FINAL LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR NIGERIAN ARMY DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 26/2022

   

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The under listed successful candidates for the Nigerian Army Direct Short Service Commission Course 26/2022 Selection Board are to report for officer cadet training at Nigerian Defence Academy, RIBADU

Cantonment, Kaduna not later than Saturday, 23 July 2022.

Each successful candidate is to report to Nigerian Defence Academy, RIBADU Cantonment, Kaduna with the following:
a. Original credentials including online print out that bears his/her passport photograph(s).
b. Four copies of 5x7 coloured photographs in suit and in full standing position without cap/hat.
c. Two pairs each of white (unmarked) round neck vests and navy blue short (without stripes).
d. Two pairs of pure white canvas/trainers (rubber type NOT acceptable).
e. A pair of navy blue track suits (without stripes).
f. Two pairs of white bed sheets and pillow cases for 8 spring bed.
g. One blanket (grey or army green colour).
h. A set of cutlery.
i. One pair of national dress, one pair of black suit and 2 pairs of casual wears.
j. One pair of white shirt, one pair of blue shirt and a black tie.
k. A pair of black belt.
l. Four pairs of white socks and 2 pairs of black socks.
m. A set of wrist watch.
n. A pair of black laced shoes.
o. A pair of swimming trunk.
p. Pressing iron.
q. Toiletries.

2. Female candidates should come along with the following items in addition:
a. One pair of black low heel cover shoes.
b. Two black lounge skirts.
c. A pair of trouser suits.
d. Two pairs of black short tight.

3. Serving military personnel are to come along with release letters and passes from their commanders/commanding officers.

4. Successful candidates who fail to report within the stated period will forfeit their positions.

5. All reserve candidates are not to report until when invited.

Source: Nigerian Army recruitment Portal

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SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR NIGERIAN ARMY DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 26/2022 SELECTION BOARD

SELECTION BOARD EXERCISE TO HOLD FROM 11 - 24 JUNE 2022

1.​The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the Selection Board for Direct Short Service Commission Course 26/2022 will hold at Nigerian Army Battle Fitness Centre Falgore, Kano State from 11 - 24 June 2022. Candidates are to visit https://recruitment.army.mil.ng for the shortlisted candidates list and other information.

Shortlisted candidates are to take note of the following:

a.​Candidates are to report to the Selection Board venue on 11 June 2022 with the following:

(1)​Writing materials including ruler and eraser.

(2) 2 pairs of plain white short sleeve vests.

(3) 2 pairs of navy blue shorts.

(4) Canvas shoes/trainers and white socks.

(5) Toiletries.

(6) Set of cutleries including plates and drinking cups.

(7)​Beddings to include blankets, bedspreads and pillow cases etc.

​(8)​4 copies of full size colour photographs at standing position in suit.

2.​The Selection Exercise will involve physical, medical and academic tests. There will also be an oral interview for all candidates.

3.​Candidates will be required to produce original and photocopies of the following:

a. All academic/professional certificates including testimonials, NYSC discharge or valid Exemption Certificate as applicable in a file jacket.

b.​Valid birth certificate as endorsed by the National Population Commission, hospital, Local Government Council of birth or valid age declaration.

c.​Valid certificate of state of origin.

d.​Military Identity Card (for Service personnel).

e.​Letter of recommendation by Commanding Officers/Commanders for military personnel.

f.​Letter of sponsorship in tertiary academic institution for military personnel.

g.​Printed Bank Verification Number (BVN) certificate authenticated by a bank.

h.​Completed copies of the print outs from the portal including referee forms.

4.​Candidates are to note that any alteration on their documents will render the documents invalid and eventually lead to disqualification.

LIST OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES NIGERIAN ARMY DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION COURSE 26/2022 COMPUTER BASED PRE-SELECTION EXAMINATION

1. The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the Computer Based Pre-Selection Examination for Direct Short Service Commission Course 26/2022 will hold on Saturday 28 May 2022 in 24 centres across the nation.

2. Candidates are advised to check their registered emails, phone numbers and visit: recruitment.army.mil.ng for names of shortlisted candidates

3. The state centres selected by candidates have been grouped into zonal examination centres. The shortlisted candidates have also been assigned examination centres and are to report to the centres by 7 am on 28 May 2022.

4. All shortlisted candidates have been allotted Examination and Seat Numbers. Details of examination and seat numbers are indicated on the portal.

5. Candidates will not be allowed to write the Examination in any centre other than that allotted to the candidate on the portal.

6. All candidates are to bring the following:

a. Photocopy of their Application Photo Cards. b. Means of Identification - National ID Card, International passport or driver’s license. c. 3 copies of current passport photographs.

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All info here as seen on Nigerian Army recruiting website.

MY EXPERIENCE AT THE NIGERIAN ARMY SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COURSE 46/2020 SELECTION BOARD.

 

MY EXPERIENCE AT THE NIGERIAN ARMY SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COURSE 46/2020 SELECTION BOARD. . .

It has always been a thing of Passion and Admiration for me to join The Nigerian Army since my Childhood days. As I was growing up, that passion grew with me. Although I never went to any Military School or The Academy, (It was on my mind, but through guidance from a lot of people, I was advised to complete my Tertiary Education first) I kept the Dream and was looking forward to when I would apply. The chance came in 2018, then I applied for the Short Service Course (I had done a lot of Research about SSC and DSSC, coupled with various Consultations, I then concluded that SSC was best for me). I was so optimistic and certain that I would be selected to the extent that I sew my Navy blue shorts from a Tailor and was also exercising daily despite the nature of my job (Factory Worker). The list came out, I wasn’t selected and I was really depressed. I pulled myself together and continued living.

I applied when the form came out last year and wasn’t as optimistic as before. It was my friend who rang to inform me that my name was shortlisted. To be honest here, I wasn’t excited. I was having doubts whether to attend Screening or not (for a lot of reasons I cannot explain right now). I made Spiritual Consultations and was told to proceed.

On 22nd November, 2019, I boarded a Vehicle going to Kano from Abuja and alighted opposite the Screening Venue (Ribadu Cantonment, Old Nigerian Defence Academy Site, Kaduna). I stayed at the Entrance for a while and was observing the environs. I watched as my Fellow Candidates were moving around, some were purchasing things they would need at the venue and others hanging around. I saw Candidates wearing their White and Blue Salalas before entering the main gate; I decided I was going to wear mine inside the venue. As I passed the Soldiers at the gate, I was called back and told that if I was for the screening then I needed to wear my salala before entering. I obeyed (who was I never to anyway?).

I then took took a bike to the Quarter Guard. Here, we were being received by Military men in uniforms and muftis. My traveling bag was scrutinized for any prohibited items like sharp objects, etc. thereafter I entered my name in the paper made available for my state and then joined the others in sitting inside the sun, waiting for when our states would be attended to. Since it was 19 states that was expected for the second batch of the screening, the states were arranged alphabetically (4 states per officer for documentation). Also, Chest Numbers were issued to everyone here (This is a Semi-Apron-Like royal blue tag consisting a two-lettered abbreviation of your state of origin and number. Throughout the exercise, this chest numbers substituted our names. You would hear things like; “Zamfara 30, jump up” and so on and so forth). We were 38 out of 60 that came in my state, with a single female. Throughout the Screening, there was a high level of orderliness that was maintained. Kudos to the Board members and the Nigerian Army!

The Screening Board Members consisted of a Major-General (The President of the Board), a Brigadier-General, 2 Colonels, A Lieutenant-Colonel (who was the Board Secretary), 2 Majors, 3 Captains (one of them was the Administrative Officer) and a Lieutenant. (I can’t remember the rest members now).

We were shown to our respective hostels where we would be staying throughout the exercise (Just few days to the end of the screening, we were moved to another accommodation because of the officers that came for the Chief of Army Staff Conference). We were also fed thrice daily for the whole of the exercise.

The first stage of the screening was the evaluation of our credentials to ascertain whether the Army’s criterion was met. Here, discrepancies in result, age, or any forged documents were detected. A lot of candidates were disqualified on this basis.

The second stage was the “Almighty” Medical evaluation. The reason I call it “Almighty” is because more than half of the candidates were usually evicted at this stage for various medical conditions that are not acceptable according to the standards of the Nigerian Army.

X-RAY: The medical examinations were done in batches. For my own state, we first went to the Medical Reception Station for our X-Ray. We were made to pull our shirts, stand in front of the machine and asked to breathe. Within minutes, the film of the X-Ray was ready. This process was very fast. Some people were reviewed for this stage.

The next stage was done at the 1 Division hospital, New NDA site. Candidates were conveyed by luxurious buses and military escorts to the hospital. As we alighted from the bus, we were made to sit down in the sun according to our states and by our chest numbers. The Lieutenant-Colonel in charge of the Medicals came to address us. He asked us to stand on our feet and then as he was moving around, he wrote down the chest numbers of some candidates (Someone later said he was noting people for heights, others said it was to see the “young” old men in our midst).

NIGERIAN ARMY 2022 83 RRI RECRUITMENT

 

83 RRI for SSCE holders, the following information is as seen on Nigerian Army  recruiting official website.

83 Regular Recruits Intake

METHOD OF APPLICATION

(1) Apply online via the recruitment portal https://recruitment.army.mil.ng

(2) Log on to the above-mentioned link using the username and password.

(3) Complete the application form, submit it online and print a copy. Then, print and complete the Guarantor Form as appropriate.

(4) Ensure you bring with you copies of the Application Form and guarantor forms to the designated state recruitment centers.

BASIC QUALIFICATION 

(1) Applicant must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth and must possess National Identity Card/ NIN or BVN.

(2) Applicant must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army standards.

(3) Applicant must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law.

(4) All applicants must possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital, or Local Government Council or valid age declaration.

(5) All applicants must possess at least a minimum of 4 passes in not more than 2 sitting in WASCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB.

(6) An applicant must not be less than 18 years and not more than 22 years as at the commencement of training by 8 Aug 22.

(7) Applicant must not be less than 1.68 meters and 1.62 meters tall for male and female candidates respectively.

(8) Applicant must possess a valid certificate of state of origin.

(9) Knowledge of any additional skill would be an added advantage.