Nigerian Army Graduates Over 3,000 Recruits in Ebonyi

The Nigerian Army has passed out over 3,000 new recruits in Ebonyi State, aiming to enhance national security. The Chief of Army Staff attended the graduation ceremony.

8 Jul, 16:54 — 8 Jul, 18:01

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This graduation signifies a significant boost to Nigeria's military personnel, which is crucial for addressing ongoing security challenges such as insurgency, banditry, and other forms of unrest across the country. The increased manpower aims to strengthen national defense capabilities and maintain peace and order.

Key entitiesNigerian Army Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu Ebonyi State Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda

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Over 3,000 new recruits graduated from the Nigerian Army
The graduation ceremony took place at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, presided over the passing out parade
The recruitment aims to boost national security and defense

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Over 3,000 recruits were passed out by the Nigerian Army

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The event took place at Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State

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Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS)

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punch-ngMostly Factual31d ago

COAS passes out 3,000 Army recruits in Ebonyi

The Chief of Army Staff passed out over 3,000 new Army recruits in Ebonyi, boosting national defence. Learn about Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its milit Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-passes-out-3000-army-recruits-in-ebonyi/

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vanguard-ngMixed31d ago

Army passes out over 3,000 recruits in Ebonyi to boost national security

By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has passed out over 3,000 newly trained recruits at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, charging them to uphold discipline, loyalty and professionalism as they begin active military service. According to the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, […] The post Army passes out over 3,000 recruits in Ebonyi to boost national security appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Army passes out over 3,000 recruits in Ebonyi to boost national security

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COAS passes out 3,000 Army recruits in Ebonyi

Army passes out over 3,000 recruits in Ebonyi to boost national security

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