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Sanwo-Olu Urges Lagos Youths to Join Nigerian Army and Build Their Future
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged young people across the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise..
In a statement released by Olumuyiwa Ojelabi from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, the governor announced that registration for the 89 Regular Recruits Intake for both trades and non-trades roles will end on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, at a stakeholder event held at the Olofin of Isheri Olofin’s palace, Sanwo-Olu encouraged eligible youths to step forward and consider the Army as a viable career path.
He said it’s time to change the outdated views about military life, explaining that the modern Nigerian Army offers more than just combat roles. “There are now strong opportunities in tech, education, and personal growth,” Salu-Hundeyin said. The event brought together community leaders, religious heads, youths, parents, and artisans to spread awareness about the benefits of joining the Army.
Sanwo-Olu added that serving in the military allows one to contribute meaningfully to the country while gaining access to professional training in fields like law, medicine, and aviation. He also restated the government’s commitment to supporting qualified applicants from Lagos as they pursue careers in the armed forces.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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