Nigerian Air Force officer, David Sangokoya, has been awarded the prestigious International Sword of Honour for 2023 at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell (RAFCC) in the United Kingdom. This recognition was announced via a statement shared by the Nigerian Air Force on Facebook.
Sangokoya attended the Modularised Initial Officers’ Training (MIOT) Course 22 from March to September 2023 and was named the Best International Cadet. The Sword of Honour, awarded annually to the top international cadet, was presented to him by Prince William, the Prince of Wales, on behalf of King Charles III, during the graduation ceremony on September 12, 2024.
In response, Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, praised Sangokoya for his dedication and hard work, noting that the achievement highlights the excellence of both the Nigerian Air Force and the nation.
