The Delta State Government has approved a daily welfare package for candidates participating in the ongoing Nigerian Army 91 Regular Recruits Intake Screening exercise in Asaba as the exercise entered its 10th day.
A statement signed by Captain Abubakar Umar Hammanga, acting assistant director army public relations Directorate of recruitment, Nigeriaan army Abuja said,Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe said the support approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, is intended to ease the financial burden on candidates and improve their welfare during the screening period.
The state government has also provided foams, bedding materials and transportation for candidates throughout the exercise, which is scheduled to end on June 23. Oghenesivbe urged shortlisted candidates who have not reported to do so before the June 23 deadline.
Meanwhile, the Commander 63 Brigade, Brigadier General F Shonibare and the Director of Recruitment, Brigadier General I Sule, visited the screening centre on June 17 and encouraged candidates to remain disciplined and focused throughout the process.
In their separate remarks, the senior officers assured the candidates of a transparent and merit-based recruitment process and encouraged them to give their best at every stage of the exercise.
