The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Azubuike Ihejirika, yesterday disclosed that the Nigerian Army has commenced massive recruitment of soldiers to fight the ongoing security challenges in the country. He said about 9,000 soldiers have been recruitment so far.

According to him, the security challenges in the country is of greatest concern to the army, hence, the need to increase its men.

Speaking at an interactive session at 2 Division Headquarters, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, Ihejirika said Nigerian Army has intensified its effort towards re-training of its personnel to meet up with the various security challenges.

He stated that the theme of the interactive session,  ‘Consolidating Civil Society Organisations: Military Relations for Improved National Security,’ was considered as part of the quest by the Nigerian Army to resolve the crisis the nation is currently faced with.

Ihejirika, who was represented by Major. General Jah Enwansiha,  said the  Nigerian Army and civil society organisations should not only know each other better but also learn to work together for achievement of common objectives.

He stated that the Nigeria Army was ready to partner with civil society groups as long as it is in an effort to make Nigeria a safer place for Nigerians and foreigners.

On the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs, he stated that it was established, in line with the 2010 Order of Battle (ORBAT) by the Chief of Army Staff  with the aim of actualising his vision which was to “transform the Nigerian Army into a force better and able to meet contemporary challenges.

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