U.S Army Promotes Nigerian Born, Amanda Azubuike to Brigadier General

• Amanda gives open invitations to Nigerians, others willing to join the US Army.

Nigerian Born, Amanda Azubuike was last week promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Brigadier General  by the US army.

The newly designated United States Brigadier-General of Nigerian descent, was promoted to the rank at a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA in a ceremony held recently.

Azubuike has given an open invitation to Nigerians, others willing to join the US army.

According to the senior army officer’s statement she wrote on her official Linkedin account, there are many opportunities in the U.S army regardless of one’s occupation and profession.

Azubuike added that anyone who wishes to join the force or knows anyone who wishes to should not hesitate to personally contact her.

“I feel privileged to serve in USl Army Cadet Command, and contribute to our future Army leaders. We have many opportunities for those looking for a sense of purpose and service. As I found out very early in life, the Army has many opportunities, and many occupations, and we award many scholarships. PLEASE CONTACT ME if you or someone you know wants to be an Army officer. Regardless of how YOU define success, the Army can help you get there – we want to be part of your journey!” she wrote.

The US army, Gen Azuibike said she was able to join the US military even at a time when she was not yet a citizen of the United States.

She added that she feels proud of her Nigerian heritage and roots as much as she is proud of being an American.

“My journey is unique, and you can learn a little about it in my ineloquent, but heartfelt speech (start at min 24:50): https://lnkd.in/g277H6Ub. And as I said in my speech… l

“I joined the U.S. military before I was even a U.S. citizen, but I always knew this country was great, that it was worth fighting for, and that it is truly the land of opportunity — I am very proud of my heritage and ethnic roots, but I am equally as proud to be an American and to serve in the world’s best Army!”

Amanda was born in London, United Kingdom, to Nigerian parents, and joined the US Army in 1994 where she rose to the position of an aviator after passing the Army Aviation Officer Basic Course.