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Amanda Azubuike Makes History as First Nigerian Woman Brigadier General in US Army

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History has been made as Amanda Azubuike, 57, a Black military officer from Nigeria, has been promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army, a position no Nigerian woman has ever reached. Her rise through the ranks in this male-dominated field makes her an inspirational role model among women, especially Black women who seek to break into the barriers of military leadership.

Although born in London to a Nigerian father and a Zimbabwean mother, Azubuike relocated to the United States in 1984. At 17, her journey in the military kicked off when she joined the Air Force Junior ROTC during high school in Jacksonville. She received a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas in December 1993 and was commissioned into the U.S. Army. She attended flight school and in 1995, she graduated as a UH-1 pilot. She then attended the Army Aviation Officer Basic Course and served as a platoon leader in Georgia.

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During her stellar service spanning over three decades, Azubuike has served in various capacities within military intelligence, public affairs, and senior advisory positions. Most notably, she was the Deputy Commanding Officer at U.S. Army Cadet Command, Chief of Public Affairs for U.S. Southern Command, and Senior Military Advisor at the Pentagon. In June 2024, she assumed the Chief of Public Affairs role for the Office of the Secretary of the Army.

Azubuike’s story is one of resilience and the breakdown of gender and racial barriers in an environment synonymous with strength and leadership. Her achievements have inspired many within and beyond the military community.

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