{"id":5095,"date":"2025-02-07T07:27:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T07:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=5095"},"modified":"2025-02-07T07:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T07:29:34","slug":"army-general-inspires-nda-cadets-jumps-from-moving-plane-in-kaduna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=5095","title":{"rendered":"Army General inspires NDA cadets, jumps from moving plane in Kaduna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brigadier General Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu of the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna, made history as the second general in the Nigerian Army to jump from a moving plane, inspiring new Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) cadets at the start of their military careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A military source said on Thursday, \u201cAliyu made the historic airborne feat, matching the accomplishment of former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General KTJ Minimah, who performed a similar jump as Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBrig Gen Aliyu\u2019s jump was more than just a personal achievement; it demonstrated his commitment to the future of the Nigerian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe was not alone in this feat, as cadets from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) joined him, marking their first parachute jump and the beginning of their careers as officers in the Armed Forces of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBy leading from the front, Brig Gen Aliyu reaffirmed the Nigerian Army\u2019s enduring ethos: \u2018No guts, no glory.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis moment was not just an airborne jump but a lesson in leadership. For the cadets who jumped alongside him, this experience will be unforgettable, instilling confidence, courage, and a deep understanding of true leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related News Defence minister, COAS demand total loyalty from newly promoted Army Generals EFCC secures 1,266 convictions in 14 months \u2015 Magu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBrig Gen Aliyu\u2019s action embodies the spirit of the Nigerian Army, where leaders do not just issue orders but share in the challenges and triumphs of those they lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs the Nigerian Army continues to shape its future leaders, Brig Gen AS Aliyu\u2019s historic jump will serve as a lasting inspiration, reminding them that leadership is about stepping forward into the unknown with those who will one day take up the mantle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">tribune<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brigadier 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