Army Recruitment: Delta State Govt Urges Shortlisted Candidates To Report For Nigerian Army RRI 91 Screening Exercise
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ASABA – The Delta State Government has called on all shortlisted candidates for the Nigerian Army 91 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI 91) to immediately report to the Cenotaph Complex, Asaba, for the ongoing recruitment screening exercise.
The Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the call on Wednesday while speaking on the public affairs radio phone-in programme, Orientation Panorama, on Voice of Delta Radio.
He said the screening exercise, which commenced on June 9, is being conducted in accordance with established military standards and will end on June 23, 2026.
According to him, a total of 563 applicants from Delta State were shortlisted for the exercise. As of Wednesday, 230 candidates had reported and were undergoing medical examinations at the Nigerian Army 63 Brigade Headquarters in Asaba ahead of other stages of the screening process.
Dr Oghenesivbe disclosed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed the State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services to provide all necessary support to candidates throughout the exercise.
He explained that the state government is committed to ensuring that Delta maximises its recruitment opportunities by filling its quota of 450 recruits from the pool of shortlisted candidates.
The Director-General urged all eligible candidates who are yet to report for screening to do so without delay, stressing that participation in the exercise is mandatory for successful enlistment into the Nigerian Army.
He further reminded candidates to attend the screening with all required documents, including original copies and photocopies of their birth certificate or age declaration, educational certificates, certificates of state of origin, recommendation letter or attestation from government officials, National Identification Number (NIN) slip, Bank Verification Number (BVN) printout, and online-generated guarantor and application forms.
Candidates are also expected to appear in the prescribed dress code, comprising two pairs of blue shorts, white T-shirts, white canvas shoes and white socks.
The Bureau Chief emphasised that tattoos, body inscriptions and multiple piercings are prohibited and may lead to disqualification, while tribal marks remain acceptable under the recruitment guidelines.
“Local Government Council Chairmen, traditional rulers, heads of faith-based organisations and senior government officials have been urged to provide the necessary support and assistance to all shortlisted candidates, particularly in the areas of logistics, recommendation letters and attestation required for the screening exercise,” Oghenesivbe said.
