The acting chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Oluremi Oluyede has said that the resources allocated to the Nigerian Army are depleting.

Oluyede said that due to the rising number of recruitment by the force, the Army is facing challenges in operating within the provided resources.

Speaking during a condolence visit by the Senate Committee on Army led by Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua in his office, the Oluyede said

the force recruits at least 15,000 personnel annually.

He also stated that with this growing number of personnel recruitment, the Army is yet to receive any form of support on accommodation for soldiers and officers securing the nation.

He said, “Over time, we’ve had situations where the resources that are attributed to the Nigerian Army keep dwindling.

“So, I think this is a very good forum for me to appeal that maybe in considering next year’s budget, a few very important issues should be noted,” Oluyede said.