Nigerian Cadet Who Emerged The Best At The Royal Military Academy

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.

From i-inspire naija at Sunday, December 15, 2013

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