Meet Amanda Azubuike, First Nigerian Female To Become A Brigadier General In US Army

Amanda Azubuike, 57, has made history as the first Nigerian woman to be decorated as a Brigadier General in the United States Army.

Her achievement serves as an inspiration to women worldwide, particularly Black women striving for leadership roles in the military.

Born in London to a Nigerian father of Igbo descent and a Zimbabwean mother, Amanda Azubuike’s early life was shaped by cultural diversity.

Her father moved to the United Kingdom to study law, where he met her mother, a nursing student from Zimbabwe.

After their divorce, her mother relocated to the United States with Amanda and her sister, where Amanda later became a US citizen in 1989.

Her military aspirations began at 17 when she joined the Air Force Junior ROTC while attending Jacksonville High School.

This early experience sparked a passion for service, leading her to earn a degree in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas in 1993.

She officially joined the Army in 1994 as an aviator after completing the Army Aviation Officer Basic Course.

Azubuike’s career took off when she became a UH-1 pilot and served as a platoon leader at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia.

She later advanced to roles in military intelligence, serving as an Operations Officer and RC-12 pilot in South Korea after completing additional training.

Beyond aviation, she expanded her expertise, earning a Master’s degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University.

Over three decades, she transitioned into strategic roles, excelling in intelligence, public affairs, and high-level leadership positions.

Her distinguished service includes roles such as Deputy Commanding Officer at the US Army Cadet Command, Chief of Public Affairs for the US Southern Command, and Senior Military Advisor at the Pentagon.

Amanda Azubuike’s promotion to Brigadier General marks a major milestone in her career and highlights her dedication and impact within the military.

KanyiDaily had previously reported how Amanda Azubuike was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General of the US Army at a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA.