Nigerian woman becomes General in US Army

A senior officer in the United States Army, Amanda Azubuike, has been promoted to Brigadier General rank.

Amanda was born to a Nigerian father and a Zimbabwean Mother. She serves at a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Born in London, United Kingdom, she joined the military in 1994 and became an aviator after passing the Army Aviation Officer Basic Course.

Amanda graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in December 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications

Her honours include the Army Aviator Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Parachutist Badge, Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal.