89RRI Recruitment: Nigerian Army Releases List of Successful Candidates

• Nigerian Army has shortlisted candidates for 89RRI trades/non-tradesmen and women recruitment
• The list of successful candidates for the 89RRI recruitment was announced on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
• The shortlisted candidates must report to their states of origin for a screening from June 2 to 16, 2025

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FCT, Abuja - The Nigerian Army has released the list of successful candidates for the 89RRI trades/non-tradesmen and women recruitment.

Legit.ng reported that the army announced a recruitment exercise for the 89 Regular Recruit Intake for trade and non-trade men and women.

The army advised interested Nigerians to apply for the exercise to apply online and rolled out the basic requirements that applicants need to possess.

Among the requirements are the possession of the NIN, BVN, and must be medically, physically, and psychologically fit, and must be in line with the military guidelines.

Shortlisted candidates for trades/non-tradesmen and women for the state recruitment screening exercise were advised to click a link on the website to access the list.

This update was shared via the army's official X handle, @HQNigerianArmy, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, for all applicants awaiting the recruitment results.

89RRI: Army announces details, website for candidates

According to the service, there would be no pre-selection computer-based test for successful candidates, no special centre for recruitment, and also no Zonal Screening Exercise.

The general public was informed that all screening of potential recruits will be conducted at the candidates' respective state of origin.

Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise from June, 2-16, 2025.

Applicants are to visit https://recruitment.army.mil.ng/drm, select their state of origin, and scroll through to confirm if their name has been listed.

Nigerians react as army shortlists 89RRI candidates

Legit.ng compiled some social media reactions from Nigerians as the army released list of of successful candidates for 89RRI.

@AdetunjiAdewolu commented:

"Congrats to the successful candidates of 89RRI! 🇳🇬 Time to serve with pride and discipline. #TheVibeShaker 🌪️"

@johnsonero2024 stated:

"Even edo state wey say dem no dey go army over 1000 shortlisted. Na only online Una dey make mouth. Best of luck to everyone."

@Gram_Of_Owan remarked:

"So people are still applying for Nigerian army 😂🤣😂😂"

@CinaKelly12345 added:

"When is SSC recruitment?"

'Recruitment alone not enough,' Analyst warns on security gaps

A defence and security policy analyst, Collins Okechukwu Obasi, has cautioned that while military recruitment exercises like the 89RRI are important, they must be backed by strategic reforms to truly strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.

Speaking with Legit.ng, Obasi pointed to deeper challenges beyond manpower, including outdated equipment, inter-agency rivalry, and the lack of a proactive security strategy.

“When we talk about managing Nigeria's security architecture, we have to talk about two things: kinetic and non-kinetic approach. The kinetic approach is basically militarily related – things that you can apply in order to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture,” he said.

He stressed that leadership decisions across strategic, operational, and tactical levels have often failed to yield lasting solutions.

“We have seen cases where Nigerians go to other countries for peacekeeping and they are actually coming back with medals of service, and you keep wondering what is actually wrong. You start to think about the lack of political will in Nigeria to make a decision and stand by it.”

Inter-agency rivalry crippling security efforts – Obasi warns

On military capacity, Obasi expressed worry that non-state actors now possess more advanced technology than Nigeria’s armed forces.

Citing past procurements, he emphasised that Nigeria’s military hardware is outdated and stressed the need to address “the lapses from lack of latest ammunition and arms.”

He also decried damaging rivalries among security agencies that result in withheld intelligence and operational failures.

“They want to be the one that will counter those attacks so they can be in the good books of the President,” he said.

While acknowledging that Nigeria is one of the most under-policed countries in the world, Obasi argued that the real challenge lies in strategic deployment.

“How strategic have we used those who we have recruited? How many of them are deployed for VIP protection, e$cort duties? How many people are now left to guide the civilians? That is where the problem lies,” he lamented.

Obasi added that security responses in Nigeria are often delayed, with authorities typically acting only after incidents have occurred—“and even then, the response is not rapid.”

Nigerian Army starts direct short service recruitment

One of the largest uniformed combat services in Africa, the Nigerian Army, announced a fresh recruitment for 2025.

In a statement seen by Legit.ng, the army unveiled the method of application and the entry requirements for citizens.

The army also shared the conditions of service, registration closing date, and more information about the opportunity.

Nigerian Army announces fresh recruitment for 2024

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian Army announced a fresh recruitment for 2024.

In a statement released on Friday, May 3, the Army shared the method of application and the basic entry requirements.

The Army reeled out the benefits of serving in the Nigerian Army, which is one of the most powerful military on the continent.

Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a defense and security policy analyst for this report.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng