Nigerians celebrate female Air Force pilot Oke for making history

Flying Officer OO Oke

A video has emerged in which a female Nigerian Air Force pilot identified as Flying Officer OO Oke could be seen flying solo.

In the video, which was posted on Twitter by @Jakepor21, Oke could be seen flying solo on the L-39ZA, becoming the first female pilot to do so in the history of 403 Flying Training School Kano.

It should be noted that female pilots in the Air Force are making history by achieving what their male counterparts have achieved.

Nigerians took to the comment section of the post to share their thoughts on Oke's achievement.

Onyeukwu Nnadozie with the handle @Mandouze noted that Oke has done a great job, adding that he would be proud to see Air Force pilots integrate the use of digital maps for mission planning.

He wrote: "This is a great job..... I would be proud to see these pilots integrate the use of digital maps for mission planning."

Another user with the handle @Caca22101984 wrote: "Great job. I need a full video on how she landed. Female pilot."

@OSHINOWOSADE wrote: "I cover her with the Blood of Jesus Christ Amen."

@muyiwa85939471 wrote: "Job well done."

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