You’re an inspiration to youths, Mrs. Tinubu tells female graduate of UK Military Academy

IBRAHIM QUADRI

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday received at the Villa, First Female Nigerian Graduate of the Royal Military Academy, Snadhurst, UK, 2nd Lt Princess Oluchukwu Owowoh.

Owowoh completed her training on the 12th of April, 2024 at the Academy.

In a statement signed by the SSA Media to the First, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs. Tinubu, who appreciated the sterling performances of 24-year-old Owowoh, said the officer was a good example of the great feats Nigerian youth could achieve.

“Your determination and resilience are quite remarkable and you are an inspiration to the youths of this country. As a woman, the first who has made a mark in a male dominated field, I salute you.

“You have the entire world ahead of you. This is just the beginning. You are now a reference point for all Nigerian Youths. If you remain focused and positive, you will reach your goal in life’, Mrs. Tinubu stated.

Oluremi Tinubu requested all present, including the Wife of the Vice President, Wife of the Speaker, Wives of Ministers, Wives of Service Chiefs and Members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to give a standing ovation to 2nd Lt Owowoh.

“I thank the Nigerian Army for giving 2nd Lt Owowoh the opportunity even in this male-dominated field. Thank you”.

In her remarks, the wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Mrs. Oghogho Musa, pointed out that the training and graduation of Owowoh was a testament of improved female inclusion in the country.

The Commandant of the Nigeria Defence Academy, Maj. Gen. OJ Ochai, explained that Owowoh was the best of the 200 selected cadets from the NDA.

He said the Officer excelled in three areas earmarked which were, Academics, Military Subjects and Physical Fitness.

Owowoh received the prestigious Snadhurst Medal after the likes of Sir Wnston Churchill, Prince Willams of Wales and Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon.

She has since been assigned to the Nigerian Military Intelligence unit on her return to the country.

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