Soldiers can resign anytime, 15-year compulsory service policy unconstitutional – Court rules

Soldiers can resign anytime, 15-year compulsory service policy unconstitutional – Court rules

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared unconstitutional the long-standing policy that compels military personnel to serve for a minimum of 15 years before being allowed to resign, stating that soldiers can resign anytime they want. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, by Justice…

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