Nigeria: The Country Produces First Female Fighter Pilot

12 December 2011

She's a blessing to womenfolk, the military and the nation, judging by her achievement - and her name. Blessing Liman, a 25-year-old lady from Kaduna State, has become Nigeria's first female military pilot.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at the weekend commissioned her along with 126 others who completed the Direct Short Service Course 2010/11 Cadets of 325 Ground Training Group at the NAF Base, Kaduna.

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