Meet the first female to be trained as a regular combatant in the Nigerian Defence Academy. Flying Officer K Sanni. Flying Officer Kafayat is the first Nigerian female Jet Fighter pilot, she was trained in the United States of America. She is the first female that went through regular combat training at the Nigerian Defence Academy to be winged for a fixed-wing fighter aircraft. She emerged the overall best pilot at the NAF 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna State, in 2017, and thereafter, she was moved to the United States of America to train at the US Aviation Leadership Programme. As she grabbed the first female trophy in flying Alpha Jets and others, considering the task ahead, Kafayat said: “I was just lucky to be chosen. It was also my choice. It was what I wanted to do. And I feel that everyone is not supposed to fold their arms and watch what is happening in our country. Everyone could always play their part. So, I did not think there was any reason for me to think that it is not possible for me to actually fly the jet because there was no female that ever flew the jet. I believe I could achieve it and I did. Over the years, female combatants from the Academy have been making remarkable histories.

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Meet the first female to be trained as a regular combatant in the Nigerian Defence Academy. Flying Officer K Sanni.

Flying Officer Kafayat is the first Nigerian female Jet Fighter pilot, she was trained in the United States of America. She is the first female that went through regular combat training at the Nigerian Defence Academy to be winged for a fixed-wing fighter aircraft.

She emerged the overall best pilot at the NAF 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna State, in 2017, and thereafter, she was moved to the United States of America to train at the US Aviation Leadership Programme.

As she grabbed the first female trophy in flying Alpha Jets and others, considering the task ahead, Kafayat said: “I was just lucky to be chosen. It was also my choice. It was what I wanted to do. And I feel that everyone is not supposed to fold their arms and watch what is happening in our country. Everyone could always play their part. So, I did not think there was any reason for me to think that it is not possible for me to actually fly the jet because there was no female that ever flew the jet. I believe I could achieve it and I did.

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Over the years, female combatants from the Academy have been making remarkable histories.

Flying Officer Kafayat is the first Nigerian female Jet Fighter pilot, she was trained in the United States of America. She is the first female that went through regular combat training at the Nigerian Defence Academy to be winged for a fixed-wing fighter aircraft.

She emerged the overall best pilot at the NAF 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna State, in 2017, and thereafter, she was moved to the United States of America to train at the US Aviation Leadership Programme.

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As she grabbed the first female trophy in flying Alpha Jets and others, considering the task ahead, Kafayat said: “I was just lucky to be chosen. It was also my choice. It was what I wanted to do. And I feel that everyone is not supposed to fold their arms and watch what is happening in our country. Everyone could always play their part. So, I did not think there was any reason for me to think that it is not possible for me to actually fly the jet because there was no female that ever flew the jet. I believe I could achieve it and I did.

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Over the years, female combatants from the Academy have been making remarkable histories.

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Nigeria Ranks 7th Globally for International Students – United States … More than 20,000 Nigerian Students Enrolled in 2023/2024, Up 13.5 Percent from Previous Year By Edoamaowo Udeme Nigerian student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities rose to 20,029 students in 2023/2024, marking a 13.5 percent increase from the previous year, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange. This places Nigeria as Africa’s leading source of international students and 7th globally. According to a releases report from the US Embassy in Nigeria, it reveals that U.S. colleges and universities host a record-breaking 1,126,690 international students this year, marking an all-time high for international enrollment. This milestone aligns with the 75th anniversary of the Open Doors Report, the leading benchmark for international educational exchange in the United States. Notably, Nigeria with 20,029 students, reinforces its position as the top sending country from Africa and the 7th largest globally. Nigerian students bring a wealth of diversity, perspectives, and academic excellence to U.S. universities, enriching the educational experience for all students. Nigerian scholars are known for their strong academic backgrounds and commitment to advanced education, with over 55% pursuing graduate-level studies in the United States. The growth in Nigerian students choosing to study in the U.S. reflects both the strong U.S. commitment to high-quality education and the growing interest of Nigerian scholars in international academic experiences. It also highlights the importance of people-to-people connections that deepen understanding and strengthen bonds between Nigeria and the United States. Sub-Saharan Africa’s student mobility grew by 13% in 2023/24, maintaining its position as the fastest-growing region for the second year, following an 18% increase in 2022/23. The influx of Nigerian students is a testament to the robust educational ties between the U.S. and Nigeria. The Open Doors Report, an annual publication of the Institute of International Education (IIE) in partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, was released at the beginning of International Education Week, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. This week is dedicated to promoting global awareness and inspiring future leaders worldwide to study in the United States.
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