Sokoto Govt bids Army recruits farewell, harps on discipline
Sokoto State indigenes shortlisted for the Nigerian Army recruitment have been urged to be disciplined and loyal throughout the training exercise.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu who made the appeal while addressing the candidates at Giginya Barracks, Sokoto, said this would enable them to emerge victorious at the end of the exercise.
He stressed the need for them to bear in mind that the profession they have voluntarily chosen requires patriotism and sacrifice in the struggle to defend the territorial integrity of the nation.
Represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, the Governor commended President Bola Tinubu for approving massive Army recruitment nationwide.
Governor Aliyu further announced that, the state government has shouldered the responsibility of transporting the candidates to their respective training camps in Zaria, Osogbo, Abakaliki, and Jaji and, a donation of ₦30,000 to each candidate as pocket money.
The Deputy Governor was accompanied on the visit by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Sifawa; Special Adviser on Establishment Matters, Alhaji Garba Bello Kebbe; and the Permanent Secretary, Careers and Special Services, Alhaji Aminu Bello.
