Nigerian Woman Promoted To Brigadier General in the Us Army.

The US Army has promoted a woman of Nigerian descent Amanda Azubuike from Lieutenant Colonel to Brigadier General.

Following her promotion, in a ceremony held recently at a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA, an excited Amanda said she recognizes the gravity of the moment, the responsibility, the expectations, as well as the scrutiny that comes with the promotion.

After her decoration which was streamed on the Army ROTC YouTube channel, Amanda said she knows the power of representation and the importance of diversity, adding that she is privileged to have benefitted from trailblazers and she is committed to playing her role to leave a better path for those coming behind her.

Also speaking at the event, the Commanding General of the US Army Futures Command James Rainey hailed Amanda and others who were promoted, describing the position as belonging to exceptional officers.