The Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in London witnessed a historic moment as Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu, a 24-year-old from Nigeria, graduated alongside 134 peers from Commissioning Course 232. Notably, Princess Owowoh became the first Nigerian female officer to achieve this milestone at RMAS.
Representatives at the ceremony included Général d’armée Pierre SchilI, Chief of the Army Staff, standing in for His Majesty King Charles. Princess Owowoh expressed profound gratitude, stating, “It is a profound honour to be the first Nigerian female officer to commission from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.”
Her journey to this achievement began at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State in 2018. Progressing through the ranks, she served as Cadet Lance Corporal, Cadet Sergeant, and eventually as Company Senior Under Officer Charlie (CSUO C) during her fifth year. Notably, she and two female counterparts made history as the first females to hold the position of CSUO in the academy.
Princess Owowoh’s graduation carries significant historical weight, marking not only her personal achievement but also the 190th Nigerian graduate from RMAS. This milestone underscores the enduring partnership between the UK and Nigeria in professional military education, a commitment reaffirmed during the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership talks in February 2024.
Looking ahead, Princess Owowoh is determined to represent Nigeria with pride and contribute positively to the world. Her success joins a legacy of Nigerian officers, including former President Yakubu Gowon and Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye, as RMAS alumni, further solidifying the bond between the two nations.
