Amanda Azubuike Becomes First Nigerian Woman Brigadier General in US Army

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January 9, 2026
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Amanda Azubuike has made history as the first Nigerian woman to be promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army, marking a significant milestone in military leadership.

Azubuike was born in London to Nigerian parents of Igbo descent and a Zimbabwean mother. Following her parents’ separation, she relocated to the United States with her mother and sister. She became a US citizen in April 1989.

Her military journey began early at 17, Azubuike joined the Air Force Junior ROTC programme while in high school. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas in 1993 and was commissioned into the US Army in 1994.

She trained as a UH-1 helicopter pilot and served at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia as a platoon leader with the 924th Aviation Support Battalion.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, Azubuike has held several senior leadership positions, including Deputy Commanding Officer at the US Army Cadet Command, Chief of Public Affairs for the US Southern Command, and Senior Military Adviser at the Pentagon.

Her promotion to Brigadier General represents a landmark achievement and reflects her long-standing service and leadership within the US Army.