{
  "id": 13040160,
  "title": "Makinde urges Oyo indigenes to enlist in Nigerian army",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/makinde-urges-oyo-indigenes-to-enlist-in-nigerian-army",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:40:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/makinde-urges-oyo-indigenes-to-enlist-in-nigerian-army/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has urged qualified local residents to join the Nigerian Army, following the establishment of new military formations in the region. Represented by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, Makinde made the call at a public awareness event for indigenes and stakeholders regarding the 92 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) process, held at the House of Chiefs in Ibadan. The new formations include a brigade and battalion in Oyo town, an infantry battalion in Kishi, an artillery regiment battalion in Iseyin, and another battalion in Oriire. Makinde emphasized that these units are crucial for local security and national defense, noting that they are well-suited to tackle current banditry issues. He stressed that only a structured and recognized institution like the Nigerian Army can effectively address such threats. Makinde also linked the recruitment drive to job creation, acknowledging that despite employing over 23,000 individuals in both the civil and public sectors since 2019, thousands of capable youths remain unemployed. He expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for approving the additional formations for the state.",
  "summary": "The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on qualified indigenes to seize the opportunity created by the establishment of new Nigerian Army formations to join the military. Governor Makinde, represented by Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal, gave the commendation at a public sensitisation programme for indigenes and stakeholders on the ongoing 92 Regular Recruits Intake […] The post Makinde urges…",
  "key_points": [
    "Oyo Governor Makinde calls on locals to join Nigerian Army.",
    "New military formations established in Oyo town, Kishi, Iseyin, and Oriire.",
    "Recruitment aims to combat banditry and create jobs."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}