Makinde urges Oyo youths to join Army, lauds new formations

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigerian Army and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for approving four additional military formations in the state, describing the development as a major boost to security.
Makinde, who spoke through his Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, made the commendation on Wednesday at a sensitisation programme for indigenes and stakeholders on the ongoing 92 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Trades/Non-Tradesmen and Women, held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan.
The governor listed the newly approved formations as a brigade and battalion in Oyo town, an Infantry Battalion in Kishi, an Artillery Regiment Battalion in Iseyin and another batt...