WE CAN'T SECURE A NATION FROM OUR LIVING ROOMS

ANGEL MIKE. 

Over 6,000 new recruits have just been inducted into the Nigerian Army, yet what many fail to realize is that these brave young men are predominantly drawn from a particular region of the country. Once again, the South-South, South-East, and South-West zones appear underrepresented—not because they are not welcome, but because many of our youths are simply not showing up.

Why?

Because too many have chosen to play the role of “keyboard warriors” and “military analysts” from the comfort of their homes. They lecture soldiers on how to fight terrorism like commandos, while avoiding any form of enlistment in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, or Civil Defence. Some are even mastering the art of internet fraud instead of signing up to defend our nation.

They fear dying, but comfortably forget that soldiers are the reason they can sleep in peace. They prefer coaching others on how to defend Nigeria, but refuse to lift a finger in actual defense.

These same people are the first to shout about insecurity—yet they contribute nothing to the fight.

If the North and the Fulani are the ones answering the call to serve, should we then complain when they dominate the ranks of our security forces and lead strategic military operations?

The question is: Where are the sons of the South-South? Where are the courageous hearts from the East and West?

It’s time to change this narrative. Patriotism isn't just about waving flags and posting on social media. It's about sacrifice. It's about stepping up. It's about service.

The Nigerian Armed Forces need more than one region’s commitment—they need a national response. Until our youth are willing to bleed for this country, they have no right to complain about those who do.

Let’s raise a generation that doesn’t just talk about national security but joins hands to protect it.

#Patriotism #NationalService #NigeriaFirst #JoinTheForce.