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Hello guys....so I am currently 20 years of age..I just ed the just concluded jamb and I am wanting to study computer science in either a polytechnic or university then after that, the military through S.S.C ..I have few questions I would love to ask anyone who has gone through similar experience or knows a thing or two...



Note- please nobody should come here and start telling me to finish one first as I am only trying to plan ahead... thanks..



1) should I go for a university degree ( with strike and possible extra years put into consideration) or a polytechnic for H.N.D?



2) is there a limit to the rank I can achieve for going through S.S.C ( because I've heard something like that) and how long would it take to rise to that rank if there's any?


I really need as much advice as possible,my future is at stake. Please help me..

If you are from the South, goodluck.
My regards to your loved ones

To Nigeria Army is one of the easiest ways to die young.

I wish you what you wish yourself.

Ok
Wish u best of luck

All these ones no dey gree read news. If you are a southerner, I have questions for you too;
You no know wetin dey happen for country? Na the camo dey freak you or what? U no get family wey dey advise you?
Any which way, na you know.

That's good, I think Nairaland is not the best place for getting proper information concerning the Nigerian Military, you can numerous Military groups especially in Facebook, it is always a brave and right decision to want to the army of your country also note that the Military is a little skewed currently if you are especially from the East, don't expect much but still as far as Nigeria exist there shall be Easterners in the Nigerian Military and those Easterners who s serve on double front.

I don't know you so I would not say any further but do check out some Facebook groups, also check out within your community you would find one or two people who have been in the service they could be helpful. Be strong patriot and be warned that Nigerian military can be somewhat depressing though I don't know your reason for ing but never be party to a coup or revolution, evolution is the bane of civilised societies.

If GOD is not by your side, this people (politicians) will use you as a pawn, while their lots is sitting safely in abroad with looted funds , including the funds that are ment to acquire weapons...

Goodluck

ing nigerian army alone as a southerner is a death trap bro, to make it worse ssce,
well you've already said no one should tell you to finish one first, my regards to your families...

But on a serious note you can do both.. I have this coursemate whos doing both, he already enters the army with ssce then later come to poly for his national diploma, the army takes care of his bills..
Last time we talk he was talking like he wants to japa..and thats another topic entirely.

I will advise you the NA through NDA
You will have respect and b handsomely paid..
If u entr through ssce..you will not be a happy soilder

You want to the Army.



God go help you oo

Mtcheew

Indeed your future is at stake for wishing to d Nigerian Army especially at a time like this that tribalism,nepotism,favouritism is d oda of d day and also at a time that insecurity sponsored,ed by d top military officers of d Northern oligarchy.
If u are a Northerner go ahead if not look for what else to do that is if u don't want to die like fowl in d hands of those they are sponsoring but claimed to be figthing.

1..Try to obtain a Degree and make it a priority, if it doesn't work out that's when u opt for HND... E get why, though the Army doesn't discriminate among the Two.. Same ranking and same pay

2. After conversion, to Regular, that's after your probation... The sky is your limit, though you'll have to compete with the better preferred RC - the NDA graduates... But today we have a lot of SSC officers who are Major Generals.... We've had a COAS once in the past who was SSC


Note : make sure you're Medically and physically fit... Maintain your health till then

to get commissioned into the Nigerian Armed Forces is highly competitive, so ensure to have a back up plan
The final shortlist for Army SSC this year had 8 people per state, Navy DSSC had just 2+1 reserve per state

So try get back up plan o

You'll get details from experienced folks from this thread, if you're strong enough to read almost all pages .... Thank me later

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/2879148/nigerian-army-ssc-dssc-2016

Ugoc3:
I will advise you the NA through NDA
You will have respect and b handsomely paid..
If u entr through ssce..you will not be a happy soilder

I am not entering through ssce for god's sake... I am entering through h.n.d

Ugoc3:
I will advise you the NA through NDA
You will have respect and b handsomely paid..
If u entr through ssce..you will not be a happy soilder

If bandits attack NDA again nko lol, besides NDA is not easy to get through

I don't even understand the north and south discrimination from people commenting here. If you are in the Nigerian army, the Army will use you wherever you are from!!

They will use you until you are killed!


They will use you after you are killed!!

Your salary, another oga go dey chop!

If you wife no gree sample to oga, they will chase her outta of the barrack!!

It doesn't have anything to do with where you are from: they will use you!

All the best

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.The northerns are reserved for strategic positions or serve in less troubled states ,while the south is sent to die in warfronts ?



Best is for you to relate with pple In there
You may best be guided by them offline

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The only question I have for you is after reading all the news about how northern politicians and buhari govt through malami are playing with our young officers lives by releasing those who are financing terrorism and the release of their so called repentant bokoharam/bandits. Why do you still want to sacrifice your precious life to save a region who doesn't want to be saved?

Rip in advance.
Upon all's professions wey full ground na army u tink of ing in dis buhari perilous regime.why not humbly donate ur organs to those in need of it dan willingly dashing it to bandits or Boko Haram

First of all, Write your "Will" before ing the army.

Now, what make people ing through Direct Short Service course not go far in rank is because of their age. Before you finish University or Polytechnic, you would have been in your mid-twenties. Promotion is every 3/4 years in the military, now calculate from your age of ing as a 2nd Lieutenant to when you are 60 years (retirement age) and see why you won't get to a General.

There is also what is called "Combatant" and "Non Combatant". You will be a non combatant officer because you didn't attend NDA, and this also affect the positions you will be given.

A non combatant can never be a GOC or COAS or head DICON, DMI, etc

lonelydora:
Write your "Will" first

Haba Dora

Can't help you on this...but what I know is that soja go soja come barrack remain

Nawa o

Nigerian Army?

Sacrificial lamb
I pity that innocent woman of yours.

Goodluck but always have sambisa forest in mind....

I love your zeal and determination...ignore those saying ing the army as a southerner is a death sentence..they are just talking from their anuus

Follow the below link. Your questions is best answered there.

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/2239266/battle-field-discussion-picture-video/2006

Let me give you better alternative....
Kindly pm me, I will introduce u to my baba,,,
You will do money ritual of 6 years time frame...
After cashing out, you will impregnated two ladies at a time....
Do ur will and leave the properties for ur kids to enjoy...
Or Nigeria Army, after POP you will be posted to One of North Eastern state and you will probably die after three years....
Choose wisely

I'm just speechless right now..


Bros, you get mind