A 24-year-old Nigerian lady named Princess Onoh Owoh has made history as the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in the United Kingdom.
Princess, a cadet officer, was one of the 135 Officer Cadets who participated in the Sovereign’s Parade in London — a ceremonial event that marked the end of 44 weeks of rigorous military training under the Commissioning Course 232.
The parade, which is a longstanding tradition at RMAS, was reviewed by His Majesty King Charles, represented by the head of the French Army, alongside the Chief of the Army Staff.
Princess’ achievement is a historic milestone not just for her, but for Nigeria as a whole. Speaking on the honor, she attributed her success to the unwavering support of her family, mentors, instructors, and everyone who believed in her journey.
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”“It is a profound honour to be the first Nigerian female officer to commission from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. This achievement is not mine alone, but a testament to the unwavering support of my family, mentors, instructors, and countless individuals who believed in me every step of the way,” she said.
Princess has consistently excelled in her military career since her time in Nigeria. She enrolled in the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in 2018.
During her second year at the NDA, she was appointed a Cadet Lance Corporal; a Cadet Sergeant in her fourth year, and in her fifth year she was appointed to the role of Company Senior.
She held the appointment alongside two other female counterparts and they made history as the first females to assume the position of CSUO in the academy. In her fourth year, she completed the Academics Wing of the commissioning course and bagged a degree in Biological Sciences with first-class honors.
Princess expressed her dedication to continuing to uphold a positive image for Nigeria and to further make her country proud of her accomplishments. ”As I look ahead to the future, I am committed to representing Nigeria with pride, and to making a positive difference in the world,” she said.
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