Nigerian Army Celebrates Graduation of 384 Female Soldiers

On 28 October 2026, the Nigerian Army graduated 384 female soldiers from the 90 Regular Recruit Intake (90 RRI) during a ceremony held at the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI) in Giri, Abuja. The event followed the successful completion of Exercise SHINING STAR 2026.

Major Nsima Essien, the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations at the Nigerian Army Women Command, announced the event on the Army’s X handle. Major General Umar Gital Yusuf represented the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General W. Shaibu NAM, as the Special Guest of Honour.

He praised the female personnel for their dedication and resilience, marking the exercise as a significant milestone in their military careers. Colonel S.

M. Ahmed, Acting Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command, highlighted the exercise's role in enhancing the soldiers' military competence and operational readiness. The ceremony included demonstrations of obstacle-crossing and weapons-handling skills, with awards presented to distinguished personnel.