The late Captain Keziah Godiya Ayuba has been laid to rest in full military honours by the Nigerian Army in her home town, Samban Gida in Jaba Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
She was given final respects on Friday, 14th March, 2025.
In a heartfelt tribute, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, who was represented by the Commander, 1 Division Supply and Transport, Brigadier General Philip Ebuk, described her as a dedicated officer whose service was marked by professionalism, integrity and unwavering commitment to duty.
Describing her as a vibrant officer with exceptional capabilities, the COAS noted that she would be deeply missed by her family, the Nigerian Army and the Nation.
The late Captain Ayuba was born on 9th July, 1987 in Shogunle. She hails from Jaba Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
She completed her education at Police Children School, Ikeja and Toamy Private College Egbe, before earning a Higher National Diploma in Public Administration from Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic before she was commissioned into the Nigerian Army on 3rd July, 2017 as a member of Direct Short Service Course 23.
Throughout her career, Late Capt Ayuba served in key positions as Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport and Staff Officer Grade 3 Information and Publication at 81 Division Army Public Relations.
Known for her leadership, discipline and dedication, she earned tremendous respect from colleagues and superiors.
As a highly trained officer, she completed several courses, namely the Young Officers’ Course (Public Relations), Media Operations Officers’ Course and Legal Aspects of Combatting Terrorism Course, excelling in all. She was widely admired for her intelligence, teamwork and mentorship, particularly among female soldiers.
In recognition of her service, she was awarded the General Operations Medal. Until her passing, she remained a pillar of excellence in military public relations, known for her composure, eloquence and professionalism.
Major George Okupe, Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management that as a final mark of respect, the military rendered a 21 gun salute and her Next of Kin was presented with the National Flag along with her military accoutrements.
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