Igbo youths’ apathy may leave military without Igbo officers — Nwachukwu

By Vincent Ujumadu
The Senator representing Anambra South, Emma Nwachukwu, has warned that continued reluctance by Igbo youths to enlist in the Nigerian Armed Forces could leave the South-East with little or no military officers of Igbo extraction in the coming years.
Nwachukwu, who spoke while briefing his constituents at his country home in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, said stakeholders were making efforts to encourage Igbo youths to take advantage of recruitment opportunities in the military and other security agencies.
He urged the media to help sensitise young people in the region to the need to enlist and ensure adequate representation in the secu...