Pulse.ng : Brig.-Gen. AS Aliyu Makes History as Second General in Nigerian Army to Jump from Moving Plane

By Muhammad Tijjani

In a remarkable display of leadership and bravery, Brigadier General AS Aliyu, has achieved a historic airborne feat, matching the accomplishment of former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General KTJ Minimah.

As the Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Lt.-Gen. Minimah had been the most senior Nigerian Army officer to execute a parachute jump.

Brig.-Gen. Aliyu's jump was more than just a personal achievement, it demonstrated his commitment to the future of the Nigerian Army.

He was not alone in the 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.

By leading from the front, Brig.-Gen. Aliyu reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's enduring ethos: "No guts, no glory."

This moment was not just an airborne jump, but a lesson in leadership.

For the cadets who jumped alongside him, the experience would be unforgettable, instilling confidence, courage, and a deep understanding of true leadership.

Brig.-Gen. Aliyu's 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.

As the Nigerian Army continues to shape its future leaders, Brig.-Gen. AS Aliyu's historic jump would 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.