Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni, Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot, has once again etched her name in the annals of military excellence by clinching top honours at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) in Accra.
The pioneering officer emerged as the Best Allied Student and also received the prestigious award for the Best Assistant Commandant Paper, distinguishing herself among her peers from across various nations in the elite military training institution.
Her remarkable performance not only reinforces her status as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s Air Force but also serves as a testament to her commitment to professional excellence and intellectual distinction in the international military community.
Flight Lieutenant Sanni, who made history in 2019 by becoming the first female combat pilot in the Nigerian Air Force, has continued to break barriers and set new standards in a field historically dominated by men. Her success at GAFCSC has been met with widespread admiration and pride, both within the armed forces and across the country.
Observers have hailed her achievements as a reflection of Nigeria’s growing influence in regional military training institutions and a beacon of hope for aspiring female officers across Africa.
With this new accolade, Flight Lieutenant Sanni not only cements her legacy as a symbol of courage and competence but also reaffirms the critical role of women in shaping the future of military leadership on the continent.