Army begins training of 5,300 newly recruited soldiers in Osogbo

Nigerian Army has commenced the basic military training of 5,300 newly recruited soldiers following their formal handover to the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, for a six-month intensive training programme.

The recruits were handed over at the weekend by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to the Commandant, Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Brigadier General BM Madaki.

The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Directorate of Recruitment, Captain Abubakar Umar Hammanga.

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According to the statement, the handover marks the commencement of the recruits’ foundational military training at the Depot, where they will undergo a rigorous six-month programme designed to develop them into disciplined, combat-ready and professional soldiers capable of meeting the operational demands of the Nigerian Army.

It stated that the recruits were enlisted under the 91 Regular Recruit Intake, following a nationwide recruitment exercise successfully conducted by the Director, Directorate of Recruitment, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General I. Sule.

Receiving the recruits, the Commandant of the Depot, Nigerian Army, Osogbo, Brigadier General BM Madaki, pledged to transform them into disciplined and combat-ready soldiers through intensive military training and character development in line with the Nigerian Army’s professional standards.

He assured that the Depot would provide the necessary training and mentorship to equip the recruits with the skills, discipline, and values required to effectively discharge their responsibilities in service to the nation.