The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has expressed her congratulations to Amanda Azubuike following her recent promotion to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army.
In a statement issued from Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa lauded Azubuike’s remarkable achievement, emphasizing that it reflects her unwavering commitment, leadership, and outstanding service to her country.
Azubuike, born in London to a Nigerian father and a Zimbabwean mother, joined the U.S. Army in 1994, where she trained as an aviator.
Over the course of her distinguished career, she has taken on various high-level roles, including platoon leader, flight operations officer, and public affairs officer. She currently holds the position of Deputy Commanding Officer at the U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted that Azubuike’s promotion not only breaks significant barriers but also underscores the invaluable contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora to global affairs.
She urged Nigerians across the world to draw inspiration from Azubuike’s exemplary career and aspire to excellence in their own pursuits.
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