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- A Nigerian Army Brigadier General Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu has matched the record of the former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General KTJ Minimah
- He became the second general in the history of the Nigerian Army to jump from a moving plane with a parachute during an airborne training in Kaduna
- The senior army officer performed a parachute jump from a moving plane when he was the Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry
A Nigerian Army officer, Brigadier General Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, has reportedly jumped from a moving aircraft and landed safely. He was stated to have parachuted during airborne training for the force in Kaduna.
As journalists were informed on Thursday, February 6, the Brigadier General has become the second general in the history of the Nigerian Army to demonstrate the skill of parachuting from a moving aircraft.
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According to Vanguard, he was said to have displayed remarkable bravery and leadership and achieved a historical feat, matching the record of the former chief of army staff, Lieutenant General KTJ Minimah.
Nigerian Army General jumps from moving plane
Lieutenant General KTJ Minimah was reportedly the most senior army officer to have performed a parachute jump from a moving plane when he was the commandant of the Nigerian Army's School of Infantry.
According to the narrative, Brigadier General Aliyu's parachute jump goes beyond personal achievement; it demonstrates his commitment to the Nigerian Army's future.
He was joined by cadets from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), who also made their first parachute jump. This moment marked the beginning of their careers as operatives of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The infantry general led from the front and reaffirmed the enduring ethics of the Nigerian Army, 'No guts, no glory'. The moment was then described as a lesson in leadership beyond just an airborne jump.
Journalists were also told that the experience would be unforgettable for the cadets who jumped alongside him as it would instil confidence, courage and a deep understanding of true leadership.
The action of Brigadier General Aliyu embodies the Nigerian Army's spirit, where leaders not only issue orders but share in the triumphs and challenges of those they lead.
His action would serve as a lasting inspiration and remind them that leadership is all about stepping forward into the unknown with those who will one day take up the positions of leaders.
Brig Gen AS Aliyu’s historic jump was a great contribution to the Nigerian army's efforts in shaping future leaders.
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Tinubu decorates ADC after promotion in the Nigerian Army
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu decorated his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, with his new rank of Colonel of the Nigerian Army on Thursday, January 9.
The ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja and was attended by the governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede.
He had served as ADC to President Tinubu since he assumed office in 2023. In addition to his military role, Yusuf is also a traditional ruler-designate, holding the title of Elemona of Ilemona.
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