Nigerian Officer Cadet, Noel Shekoduza Moses, has been
awarded the Queen’s medal for best results in Military, Academic and Practical
Studies by the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, UK. The 24-year-old officer
beat 16 other foreign cadets to receive the medal at the Sovereign Parade for
Overseas Cadets in the UK on December 13, 2013, Friday.
Moses was born in Kaduna state and attended the Nigerian
Defence Academy (NDA), gaining a B.Eng in Civil Engineering. He undertook one
year course as senior intake at Sandhurst academy and attended the
counter-terrorist course in Nigeria. Moses spoke to NAN: ‘’Im proud to be a
Nigerian’’ ‘’I have learnt so much from this academy and I will impart the
knowledge on others back home”.
Brig.-Gen. Henry Ayamasaokwei, Registrar of the NDA, said
Moses had vindicated the academy “as only the best are sent out”. This will
also motivate future trainees to strive for excellence”.
Col. Dick Crombie, Staff Officer Cadet at the Royal Academy,
said Moses represented the best of Nigeria, “we are proud of him.” He further
assured of continued partnership with Nigeria.
The event attracted dignitaries from the military, the
diplomatic corps and families of the cadets.
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