Photos Emerge As Amanda Azubuike, Nigerian-Born US Military Officer Promoted to Rank of Brig. General
- Nigeria's exploit in the international committee has yet again been brought to light in the United States Army
- A Nigerian lady of Igbo descent, Amanda Azubuike was elevated to the top rank position of a Brigadier General
- The United States Army Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Antonio V. Munera personally congratulated Amanda on social media for her achievement
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The United States Army has promoted Amanda Azubuike, a Nigerian-born military personnel, to Brigadier General.
According to photos sighted on social media by Legit.ng, Azubuike’s promotion was announced by the United States Army Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Antonio V. Munera on Thursday, November 3.
Source: Twitter
His tweet reads:
“Congratulations to USACC’s newly promoted @dcg_armyrotc, Brig. Gen. Amanda Azubuike!
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“Today, she received her 1st star from Gen. James Rainey, @armyfutures, during a ceremony with family, friends, & fellow community leaders.”
Amanda Azubuike's profile
Her profile in the military curled from her LinkedIn page shows that Azubuike is a communications specialist.
She holds 15 years of experience in communications with over 30 years of military leadership.
Her communication activities cut across developing plans and strategies, conducting media relations, crisis communications, digital campaigns, enhancing internal and external stakeholder relations, and global affairs.
The Nigerian-born officer has held numerous positions during her 30 years plus service in the US Army.
Some notable positions she has held include being the Chief of Public Affairs in United States Southern Command; she held the same position at the 3rd Infantry Division.
She later became Director of Public Affairs Joint Force HQs-National Capital Region/Military District of Washington; she held a similar position for the US Forces in Afghanistan.
Amanda was also the Public Affairs Officer for the US Army Central and was elevated to Public Affairs Operations Chief for the Third Army/US Army Central.
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Source: Legit.ng
