'How much is the salary first? - Reactions as Nigerian Army begins recruitment exercise, reveals how to apply

The Nigerian Army has announced it has begun recruitment into the force.

The Army Headquarters made the announcement on Tuesday via a post on its verified X handle.

It said to "all interested applicants that online application for 86 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen & Women has commenced."

The recruitment exercise, according to the post, begins with online registration, which commenced on September 25 and is expected to end on October 10, 2023.

It urged applicants to visit https://recruitment.army.mil.ng. for registration, noting that the exercise is free.

The post reads, “This is to inform the general public & all interested applicants that the online application for 86 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and women has commenced.

“The application starts 25 September & ends 10 October 2023. Application Is Free at https://recruitment.army.mil.ng.

“Shortlisted candidates will participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise scheduled for 6 – 19 November 2023. Nigerian Army Recruitment Is FREE, Beware of Fraudsters”.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
86RRI NIGERIAN ARMY RECRUITMENT

This is to inform the general public & all interested applicants that online application for 86 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen & Women has commenced. Application starts 25 September & ends 10 October 2023.… pic.twitter.com/SOFQlH36yv

— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) September 26, 2023

Reading comments here, and I fear it would get to a point when Nigerians will totally stop applying to join any force here, and young people will be made to join by force.

I go don reach 60 years by then sha, good luck to the rest of you. ????????‍♂️

— okey anya (@realOkeyAnya) September 26, 2023

I am not discouraging anyone from joining but none of my brothers will join

— Puritygift (@Purity1900) September 26, 2023

Asari Dokubo and his boys are running from this post but wants to control weapons and military recognition. pic.twitter.com/qTtogyDqtZ

— Lawrence I. Okoro ( Sir Law ) (@LawrenceOkoroPG) September 26, 2023

Noted i wish you guys best of luck

— Admiral (@dubemdbest) September 26, 2023

Please, how much is the salary first ?

— OluJay (@Olu_Jaay) September 26, 2023

Why is @CustomsNG not publicly announcing their recruitment

— ANASMATIX (@Anasmatix) September 26, 2023

Thank you! I will accept payment in agbado, cassava, yam and other things Tinubu mentioned!!

— LVTHAGOD (@LVHDLVTF) September 26, 2023