The Nigerian Reality TV star, Miracle Igbokwe, has graduated with distinction from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida in the United States.
Big Brother Naija, is a Nigerian reality competition television series in which, contestants live in an isolated house and compete for a large cash prize and other material prizes, at the end of the show by avoiding being evicted from the house by viewers who vote for their favourite housemates to remain in the show
Miracle won the 2018 Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ show . Now he has graduated with distinction from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida in the United States.
The reality TV star disclosed this on his Instagram story sharing a video of the moment he climbed the stage to receive his certificate. He was in aviation school before the BBNaija show and returned to complete his training immediately after clinching the grand prize.
In July 2018, Miracle obtained his Private Pilot License and Flight Dispatcher License in the United States, and in June 2019, he obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.
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“A lot of turbulence while en-route but finally landed. “Instrument Rated!”. It’s only Your Grace Lord. Thank You.. and to everyone who has supported meh thus far, I Appreciate… GOD Bless,” he shared on his Instagram.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, an Instrument Rating, in Aviation Parlance, is a qualification that a pilot must have in addition to a Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot License to fly under Instrument Flight Rules.
The qualification requires additional training and instruction beyond what is required for a private pilot certificate or commercial pilot certificate.
The check ride is divided into an oral component to ascertain that applicants understand the theory of instrument flying and an actual flight to ensure the pilot possesses the practical skills required for a safe IFR flight.
In 2023, Miracle also shared on his Instagram story that he passed his Flight Instructor exam as he completed his aviation training and earned pilot certification from the United States aviation authorities in 2024.
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