The Nigerian Army Women Command celebrated the promotion of Army Warrant Officer Hajara Egbunu.
The Nigerian Army revealed this in a statement, portraying it as a historic milestone.
As indicated in a statement, Brigadier General Mathias Amatso, Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command, adorned Egbunu with her new rank badge during a ceremony held at the Command Conference Room in Abuja.
This landmark accomplishment, it noted, makes Egbunu the first female soldier from the elite Infantry Corps and the Nigerian Army Women Command to attain the esteemed rank of Army Warrant Officer.
Lieutenant Maureen Ogbuka, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Nigerian Army Women Command, was said to have underscored the fact that Brigadier General Amatso commended Egbunu for her outstanding incredible skill, commitment, and viability.
He underlined the fact that her promotion was a reflection of her hard work and encouraged her to keep on setting an example by maintaining discipline and inspiring younger soldiers, aligning with the guiding principles of the Nigerian Army.
In her acknowledgment speech, Army Warrant Officer Egbunu communicated deep gratitude to God and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General O.O. Oluyede, for his visionary leadership and support in facilitating her career advancement.
She likewise recognized Brigadier General Amatso’s guidance, which had been instrumental in her role as the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Command.
The occasion closed on a celebratory note with a group photograph and light refreshments, marking a critical move for gender inclusion in the Nigerian Army.
