Nigerian
Cadet Who Emerged The Best At The Royal Military Academy
Sunday, December
15, 2013
Noel Shekoduza
Moses, a Twenty-four-year-old (now 27) Nigerian Officer Cadet emerged the best
student in Military, Academic and Practical Studies at the Royal Military
Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS), United Kingdom and was awarded the Queen’s medal.
Cadet Moses beat
16 other foreign cadets to receive the medal at the Sovereign Parade for
Overseas Cadets in the UK. He undertook one year course as senior intake at
Sandhurst.
Moses was born
in Kaduna state and attended the Nigerian Defence Academy, obtaining a
bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. He also attended the counter-terrorist
course in Nigeria. He played hockey and participated in orienteering at
Sandhurst.
An extremely
elated Moses who disclosed that he was very proud to be a Nigerian said he will
impart the knowledge he gained from the academy on others back home.
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The Nigerian
Defence Academy delegation at the ceremony was led by the Registrar Brig.-Gen.
Henry Ayamasaokwei. According to the NDA Registrar “Moses had vindicated the
academy, as only the best are sent out. It also shows that the standards at NDA
are high. That is why he could achieve this. And I believe this will motivate
other cadets at the academy and encourage them to do well. This will also
motivate future trainees to strive for excellence’’.
Major-General
John Ogidi, Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to the United Kingdom, said Moses’ award
had further buttressed the high standard of education at the NDA. He added that
Nigerians who attended the Royal Academy always performed well and urged others
to strive for excellence.
Ambassador
Oluwatosin Lawal, Nigeria’s deputy high commissioner to the United Kingdom,
commended Moses for the feat. He added: “It is a moment of joy for Nigeria and
shows that we are blessed. This goes beyond military training, we are indeed
proud”
Staff Officer
Cadet at the Royal Academy, Col. Dick Crombie said Moses represented the best
of Nigeria, “we are proud of him’’. He also assured of continued partnership
with Nigeria.
The Royal
Military Academy, Sandhurst (RMAS) has played host to many distinguished
Nigerian soldiers since the early 1950’s. Among the notable alumni of Sandhurst
include General Yakubu Gowon, General Murtala Mohammed, Major Chukwuma Kaduna
Nzeogwu and Major Benjamin Adekunle.
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