A man with Nigerian roots Kingsley Ogbuji has been elevated to the position of a major in the US Army.
Ogbuji broke the news on Instagram on Monday, stating “To God be the glory, I am amazed.”
His family attended the decoration ceremony.
The presiding officer, LGT Bagle, congratulated Kingsley, saying, “Congratulations to you on your selection and promotion to MAJOR. It was an honour for me to preside over your ceremony and I appreciate the opportunity.
“At this new level, more will be expected of you but you will be prepared. Continue to strive for excellence.”
Ogbuji is also a volunteer for UNICEF USA and holds a Master of Arts degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma.
