Rwanda: Female Nigerian Naval Officer Emerges Best Student

Chinazor Megbolu

The Nigerian Navy recorded a feat as one its female officer, Lt-Cdr. Annabel Okweri, emerged the best student in Rwanda.

Okweri, via her LinkedIn and Instagram post @thesailorchic at the weekend, celebrated the feat, graduating as the Best Masters Students in Arts from the University of Rwanda in 2020.

Okweri, was a resourceful officer in the Directorate of Information, Nigerian Navy before furthering her education.

She maintained in the social media handles that she graduated with a distinction in the Master of Arts in Security Studies as well as winning the best College Research Paper and third best in the merit of the Senior Command and Staff Course.

“So today marked the end of another chapter in my life. This was by far one of the most exciting for me as I got to acquire 2 very important qualifications.

“My joy was however in the fact that I got the opportunity to make my beloved country, Nigeria proud. Best student with a Distinction in the Master of Arts in Security Studies (University of Rwanda).

“Best College Research Paper and third best in merit of Senior Command and Staff Course 08 (Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College).

“Nigeria my beloved country, I feel honoured to have represented you this past year in Rwanda.

“As I flip this book to another hopefully exciting chapter, I look forward to more opportunities to serve. I dedicate my awards to the Nigerian Navy,” she said.

More reports from her social media handles indicated that Okweri, a related sailor, is renowned to be patriotic about Nigeria and while in Rwanda, showcased her interest to have flown the nation’s flag proudly in Rwanda.