Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has described late Nigeria’s first female helicopter combat pilot, Tolulope Arotile as a brave patriot who pushed her self beyond limits to demonstrate her uncommon love for the nation. The statement reads:” My heart goes out to the family and colleagues of late flying officer, Tolulope Arotile. “She was a brave patriot who pushed her self beyond limits to demonstrate her uncommon love for our dear nation. “I feel sad that such a young gallant officer would die at the prime of her life. I am however encouraged by the fact that she stood out as a pleasing fulfilment of our dream of an all-embracing Nigeria armed forces devoid of discrimination.

Source: The Guardian July 23, 2020 11:37 UTC