Lt. Changfe Maigari, first female Nigerian Navy Pilot
By Paul Wasa
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has congratulated a Plateau woman, Lt. Changfe Maigari, on her emergence as the first female pilot of the Nigerian Navy since its establishment in 1964.
In a congratulatory message, Mutfwang commended Maigari for her “courage, resilience, and dedication”, which have propelled her to the milestone.
He described her achievement as a significant milestone, not just for the Nigerian Navy but also for Plateau and Nigeria at large.
Mutfwang hailed Maigari’s feat as a source of inspiration, noting that her steadfast commitment to excellence exemplified the Plateau virtues of hard work, discipline, and determination.
He emphasized that her success underscored the growing role of women in strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and fostering inclusivity in national development.
The Governor recalled Maigari’s impressive career trajectory, which began in 2016 when she graduated from the Nigerian Defence Academy and was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant.
He noted that her recent attainment of the prestigious Pilot Wings award in 2024 at the Naval Training Command Headquarters (HQ NAVTRAC) in Ebube-Eleme, Rivers, further underscored her dedication to excellence and professionalism.
Describing her as a “worthy Ambassador of Plateau,” Mutfwang urged Maigari to continue embodying the values of love, humility, self-discipline, and hard work, which are the hallmarks of Plateau people.
“On behalf of the government and people of Plateau State, Governor Mutfwang extends his profound congratulations to Lt. Changfe Maigari and prayed for God’s continued guidance, strength, and wisdom as she takes on the noble task of safeguarding lives and property across the nation,” the governor said in a statement by his spokesman, Gyang Bere.
