Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has explained how his failed attempt to join the Nigerian Army led him into the legal profession.
Naija News reports that the former Speaker of the House of Representatives spoke while addressing soldiers in a video.
He recalled that his dream was to serve in the military, but he did not meet the requirements.
According to him, his height, weight, and physical strength fell short of the standard expected for recruitment.
Gbajabiamila said that each time he tried, he compared himself with other applicants and could already tell he was not fit for selection.
He said the setback forced him to change direction and eventually pursue a career in law.
The Chief of Staff described the military as a source of inspiration to many Nigerians and praised soldiers for their courage and sacrifice.
He said, “Honestly, my height, my weight, my strength, everything disqualified me.
“Every time I attempted, I looked at the person to my right who was also attempting and the person to my right who also came for the interview; nobody needed to tell me to go home.
“I admire you guys so much, and it’s one of the things I aspire to, so you are an inspiration to people like us.
“It was when I could not join the military that I went and became a bloody lawyer, God bless you.”
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