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- administration of the ports and harbours;<\/li>\n
- dredging of channels,<\/li>\n
- buoyage and lighting<\/li>\n
- operating ferry services, touring launches, and other small craft that plied the various creeks and other inland waterways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nIn the year of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorate, an important organization in the country at that time, the Nigerian Marine was also split into several departments, one of which was the Nigerian Navy. The other departments which were the product of this split were the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Inland Waterways Department.<\/p>\n
The primary responsibility of the Navy was to train personnel and set up the necessary infrastructure for the administrastion of naval activities. At the initial phase of establishing the Navy, the officials was made up of mostly reserve Royal Navy officers as well as ex-Service personnel from the defunct Nigerian Marine.<\/p>\n
As a result of the limited number of personnels that were skilled in the discharge of naval duties, the Nigerian Navy would later hold their first basic training for prospective Navy officers. This was called the HMNS QUORRA which commenced on the 1st<\/sup> of November in 1957. During this period, 60 junior ratings underwent a 6 month basic seamanship course.<\/p>\n
The progress made with the Navy would later lead to the organization being transformed to a full-fledged Navy with the Queen of England granting the force the permission to use the title \u2018Royal Nigerian Navy.\u2019 This happened in July 1959.<\/p>\n
However, when Nigeria became a republic in 1963, the title was changed to the Nigerian Navy.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re interested in the Navy, you must have heard some things about the organization. One of such is the Naval Headquarters otherwise called the NHQ.<\/p>\n
The NHQ is the administrative unit of the Nigerian Navy and it is headed by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). The CNS is the highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Navy and the appointment of this office is by the President of the Federal Republic or the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces. The current chief of the Naval force is Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Abas.<\/p>\n
There are many things to say about the Navy; however the crux of this post is the Short Service Course which is what we\u2019ll talk about in the subsequent paragraphs.<\/p>\n
Nigerian Navy Short Service Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The recruitment in to the Short Service course is a yearly exercise which is carried out by the Nigerian Navy every year. This is usually in April or July and it is made available to both male and female.<\/p>\n
However, there are other prerequisites that determine your eligibility if you\u2019re interested in attending the Nigerian Short Service. Below are the requirements:<\/p>\n
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- O\u2019Level result<\/strong>: You must possess at least 5 credits including English and Mathematics in not more than 2 sittings in your WASSCE\/GCE\/NECO\/NABTEB.<\/li>\n
- Age<\/strong>: You must be between the ages of 18 and 26 and you must validate this claim with a birth certificate that has been endorsed by any of the relevant bodies such as the National Population Commission, the Local Government or an accredited hospital.<\/li>\n
- Marital status<\/strong>: You must be single as at the time of the application<\/li>\n
- Height<\/strong>: You must be at least 1.70 metres in heights if you\u2019re male or 1.67 if you\u2019re female.<\/li>\n
- Health<\/strong>: You must be physically and medically fit. If you have any of the following medical cases, you need not apply:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Sight problem;<\/li>\n
- Hearing difficulties;<\/li>\n
- Previous major orthopedic operation;<\/li>\n
- Flat foot;<\/li>\n
- Fracture, stammering or any other natural disability;<\/li>\n
- Pregnant women<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Referees<\/strong>: You must provide 2 referees<\/li>\n
- State of origin<\/strong>: You must show your state of origin<\/li>\n
- Track record<\/strong>: You must have a clean record with no evidence of being an ex-convict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you\u2019re a graduate, the direct short service course (DSSC) is more suitable for you. In this case, the major requirement to apply is that you must have completed NYSC or provide proof of exemption. The other prerequisites of the SSC are also applicable.<\/p>\n
Usually, it is easy to mix up the Short Service with the Direct Short Service. The difference is the Direct Short Service Commission applicants are mostly graduates that fill up non combat roles while the Short Service commission applicants are trained as combatant.<\/p>\n
The Short Service Course takes 9 months to complete.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re qualified to apply, you can do your registration online<\/a>. First, you have to create an account, then log in with your newly created username and password.<\/p>\n
Then you need to enter the serial number and pin provided on the e-voucher which you can buy online.<\/p>\n
Every step of the application process is online and you can also submit the form online. It is important you fill the information correctly and avoid grammatical errors.<\/p>\n
Usually, the list of candidates is published on the Navy website and these candidates will be invited for an aptitude test on a specified date.<\/p>\n
The aptitude test is usually done in the major cities in the country, Abuja, PortHarcourt, Lagos, Kano etc. If you pass the aptitude test, you will be invited for a screening exercise and interview.<\/p>\n
At the end of this screening, if you\u2019re qualified, you\u2019ll be admitted in to the Nigerian Navy for the short service course.<\/p>\n
Ideally, one of the things you\u2019re expected to submit before commencing your training are letters of recommendation from your referees. If for some reason you can\u2019t get letters of recommendation, you can use the following options:<\/p>\n
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- letter form the local government chairman or secretary or<\/li>\n
- letter from a Police officer from your state of origin whose rank is nothing less than Assistant Inspector General of Police.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Nigerian Navy Short Service: Additional Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Nigerian Navy Short Service Course gives opportunity to both civilians and military personnel to get trained on various skills required for the smooth running of the Nigerian Navy.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThe course takes about 9 months to complete and individuals given admission will be trained to enable them contribute to the activities of the NN.<\/p>\n
If you want your application to be granted by the Nigerian navy, you need to follow the application process very carefully. It all begins with filling the application form properly.<\/p>\n
Failure to do this properly can make you lose your opportunity of participating in the Nigerian Navy Short Service Course.\u00a0 In this write-up, you will be given heads-up about certain things that can determine your success when applying for the program.<\/p>\n
Eligibility <\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Nigerian Navy is very strict as regards eligibility of individuals applying for the Nigerian Navy Short Service Course. There are certain criteria that you must meet up with in order to have the hope of ever being given admission.<\/p>\n
You must read the instructions on the application form properly before you fill it. The said application form can be downloaded online. You will also be required to submit it online along with other required documents.<\/p>\n
Anyone who is not up to minimum of 5 feet 10 inches should forget about getting admitted for the Nigerian Navy Short Service Course. Truth is the requirements can change from time to time.<\/p>\n
This is why it is very important that you read the instructions on the application form and also on Nigerian Navy home page carefully before you attempt to apply for the program.<\/p>\n
- State of origin<\/strong>: You must show your state of origin<\/li>\n
- Referees<\/strong>: You must provide 2 referees<\/li>\n
- Age<\/strong>: You must be between the ages of 18 and 26 and you must validate this claim with a birth certificate that has been endorsed by any of the relevant bodies such as the National Population Commission, the Local Government or an accredited hospital.<\/li>\n
- O\u2019Level result<\/strong>: You must possess at least 5 credits including English and Mathematics in not more than 2 sittings in your WASSCE\/GCE\/NECO\/NABTEB.<\/li>\n