Amanda Azuibuike, born to Nigerian parents in the United Kingdom, has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army.
The decoration ceremony was held at Fort Knox, Kentucky USA.
Celebrating her promotion. Gen Azubuike reminisced about her journey from High school to becoming a U.S. servicewoman even before she became a citizen.
She said, “I recognise the gravity of this moment. I recognise the responsibility, the expectations, as well as the scrutiny that comes with this promotion.”
“I also recognise the power of representation and the importance of diversity. I’m privileged to have benefitted from trailblazers and I’m committed to doing my part to leave a better path for those coming behind me.
“I’m honoured to be selected to serve at this level and feel fortunate to serve in my current position. I believe I can contribute here in a meaningful way.
“I joined the US military before I was even a US citizen. But I always knew this country was great, that it was worth fighting for. And that it is truly the land of opportunity. I’m very proud of my heritage, and my ethnic roots but I’m equally as proud to be an American.”