Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni, Nigeria’s trailblazing female fighter pilot, has made history again by winning two prestigious awards at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) in Accra.
She emerged as the Best Allied Student and winner of the Best Assistant Commandant Paper, a testament to her exceptional leadership skills and academic prowess.
Sanni became Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot in 2019 after completing her training in the United States.
She has flown the Alpha Jet and trained on the Super Mushshak, mentoring younger pilots in the Nigerian Air Force.
Her awards at GAFCSC showcase her dedication to excellence and leadership in regional defense.
Sanni’s outstanding performance is not only a reflection of her personal excellence and resilience but also a demonstration of Nigeria’s growing leadership in regional defense and commitment to gender inclusion in the armed forces.
The Nigerian Air Force’s investment in human capital development under the leadership of Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has yielded impressive results, with Sanni’s achievement being a shining example.
