Nigerian Army Begins Construction of Training Depot in Ebonyi State
The Nigerian Army has commenced construction of a training depot in Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive. The aim is to enhance national security and expand training capacity.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on January 13, 2026, officiated by Ebonyi State Governor Dr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. He emphasized that the facility would boost recruitment opportunities for youths in the South-East region.
Major General Oluremi Fadairo, representing the Chief of Army Staff, highlighted the depot's role in equitable military infrastructure distribution and urged local youths to participate actively in recruitment. The establishment of this depot brings the total number of Nigerian Army training depots to three, including Zaria and Osogbo, reinforcing the Army's commitment to addressing security challenges and fostering development.
