Igbo won’t have military officers soon if youths continue to shun recruitment – Sen Nwachukwu

Senator Emma Nwachukwu, representing Anambra South, has expressed concern over the declining number of Igbo youths joining the military. If this trend continues, he warns that there will soon be no military officers of Igbo origin in the Nigerian Armed Forces. The senator, addressing his constituents in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, emphasized the importance of recruiting military personnel to fulfill quotas for the South-East region and promote professional growth within the Armed Forces.

During discussions with young people, Nwachukwu discovered that fear of being posted to regions affected by Boko Haram deters many from enlisting. However, he argues that the consequences of such a decision would be the absence of Igbo military officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force in the near future, potentially leading to accusations of marginalization.

To address this issue, Nwachukwu appeals to the media to disseminate information about the recruitment opportunities and encourage Igbo youths to enlist in the security forces.

Regarding the upcoming 2027 election, Nwachukwu expressed confidence in the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State, which plans to contest 44 positions – 3 senatorial, 11 House of Representatives, and 30 House of Assembly seats. He highlighted the party's strategic planning and efforts to solidify its presence in Anambra, crediting Governor Chukwuma Soludo's work for this growing support.

Nwachukwu emphasized the need for stable job opportunities for the youth to help them build successful careers in the civil service. He encouraged his constituents to grant him another term to continue serving them and contribute to the prosperity of Anambra State.