Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni, Nigeria’s trailblazing first female fighter pilot, has achieved yet another remarkable milestone. She was named Best Allied Student and awarded the Best Assistant Commandant Paper at the prestigious Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) in Accra.
The recognition comes as part of her participation in an elite military leadership program, where Sanni stood out among international peers for her academic excellence and strategic thinking.
This new honor adds to her growing list of accomplishments since she made headlines in 2019 by becoming the first woman in Nigeria to fly a fighter jet. Nigerians are once again celebrating her brilliance, resilience, and inspirational journey in a profession long dominated by men.
Public reaction has been filled with admiration and caution, with some recalling the tragic death of Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, and urging authorities to ensure Sanni’s safety and continued success.
