Tuesday, October 08, 2024 - An officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Flying Officer David Sangokoya has made the country proud.
This comes after he won the International Cadet Sword of Honour
from the Royal Air Force College Cranwell in the United Kingdom (UK).
He received the award for outstanding performance as the top
international student and overall best performer in the Leadership and Training
Course for the 2023-2024 academic year.
With this award, Flying Officer Sangokoya made history as the
first cadet from Africa to receive the prestigious honor since the academy’s
inception over a century ago.
During the commendation ceremony in honour of the Flying Officer
at the NAF Headquarters yesterday in Abuja, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air
Marshal Hassan Abubakar, described the achievement as “truly ground-breaking”.
He said: “This feat underscores the excellence existing
within the Nigerian Air Force, proving that our officers and cadets can stand
shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world.”
Abubakar said Sangokoya had set a new standard, not just for his
peers but for every other cadet and officer that will come after him.
According to him, the officer’s accomplishment is a “powerful”
reminder that no goal is out of reach when one is armed with dedication,
discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
“Your journey as an officer has begun with this prestigious
accolade. But the true measure of your success will be seen in how you serve,
lead, and contribute to the mission of the Nigerian Air Force and the defence
of our great nation,” Abubakar said.
The CAS thanked the UK Government for its “unwavering
support in providing world-class training opportunities to our (Nigerian)
personnel”.
He noted that the support had helped NAF officers and men to gain
invaluable skills and knowledge, “strengthening not only our bilateral ties
but also our collective ability to address global security challenges”.
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