A 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 BEng in Civil Engineering. He also
attended the counter-terrorist course in Nigeria. He played hockey and
participated in orienteering at Sandhurst.
Moses undertook one year course as senior intake at
Sandhurst academy.
While talking to the correspondent of the News Agency
of Nigeria in Europe the cadet stated he was proud to be a Nigerian and the
first overseas cadet to receive the award.
“I have learnt so much from this academy and I will
impart the knowledge on others back home”, Moses said.
Maj.-Gen John Ogidi, Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to the
UK, said Moses’ award had further buttressed the high standard of education at
the nation’s defence academy. He
said Nigerians who attended the Royal Academy always performed well and urged
others to strive for excellence.
Amb. Oluwatosin Lawal, Nigeria’s Deputy High
Commissioner to the UK, commended Moses for the feat.
“It is a moment of joy for Nigeria and shows that we
are blessed. This goes beyond military training, we are indeed proud.”
Brig.-Gen. Henry Ayamasaokwei, Registrar of the NDA,
said Moses had vindicated the academy “as only the best are sent out”:
“It also shows that the standards at NDA are high.
That is why he could achieve this. And I believe this will motivate other
cadets at the academy and encourage them to do well. 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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