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Officer Cadet Owowoh Oluchukwu made history as the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
Oluchukwu 24, engaged in 44 weeks training as part of the commissioning course 232 as she joined 134 other Officer Cadets in London for the Sovereign’s Parade.
This was contained in a statement by the Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer of the British High Commission in Abuja, Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, on Saturday.
Her journey began at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State in 2018, where she quickly distinguished herself.
Speaking of her achievement, she said, “It is a profound honour to be the first Nigerian female officer to commission from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
“This achievement is not mine alone, but a testament to the unwavering support of my family, mentors, instructors, and countless individuals who believed in me every step of the way. As I look ahead to the future, I am committed to representing Nigeria with pride, and to making a positive difference in the world.”
