From New Era to NMS to NDA: Celebrating Pilot Officer Goodness Eric Juyoh’s POP as a Nigerian Air Force Officer

Congratulations Pilot Officer Goodness Eric Juyoh

From New Era to NMS to NDA: Celebrating Pilot Officer Goodness Eric Juyoh’s POP as a Nigerian Air Force Officer

Introduction [September 27, 2025, Kaduna by Simon, IbiFoundry LTD]

Today is more than a date.

It is the day my brother, my OG before IG, Goodness Eric Juyoh, officially passes out from the Nigerian Defence Academy as an Air Force officer.

It is the day prayers became uniforms.

And it is the day Taraba, Nigeria, and the Air Force gained a man who has carried discipline long before he carried rank.

Why You Should Trust This (From Your SBA OG, Simon)

This is not a random article.

This is personal.

I grew up with Goodness.

We were classmates in New Era Nursery and Primary School, Jalingo.

We laughed in dusty classrooms, ran around as kids with no clue that God was writing different but connected stories for us.

Later, while I went my way, he followed the military calling — inspired by his respected older brother, Success Eric Juyoh (NMS ’08, same set as my brother Jerry Taki Zaku of Custodians).

I saw his service up close — once spending three full days with him in the Abuja barracks years before NDA.

That visit left me with one conclusion: this man didn’t just wear a uniform, he carried service in his bones.

The Boy Who Became a Man

Goodness was already different back in NMS.

He rose to become Class 017 Boy RSM, a rank that showed his natural leadership.

Night duties?

He was awake, morale at 100%, eyes sharp.

He knew how to “chest” emotions, to stay strong even when storms came.

His nickname, “DJ GJ”, captured that balance — always cheerful, always packaging neat, catching attention of officers with his standard.

Even at his lowest, his spirit never fell.

That’s the kind of man he has always been.

From Jalingo to Guard Commander

The journey is long, but every step shows his faith and discipline.

• From New Era Jalingo classmates.

• To separation in secondary school when he chose the military path.

• To service years before NDA, grinding day and night.

• To finally gaining admission after multiple trials and many prayer sessions.

And today?

Not just graduating.

But graduating as Guard Commander at POP.

That role isn’t small.

It is trust.

It is recognition.

It is evidence of grace.

Taraba and Gembu Pride

Goodness is more than one person’s success story.

He carries Taraba with him.

He carries Gembu, his home LGA (read more in our [Gembu story]).

And in him, the nation sees the resilient, humble, focused spirit of Tarabans.

Kudos also to Gov. Dr. Agbu Kefas for continually raising Taraba’s name high in service and leadership.

Parents, Family, Mentors

A salute to his parents.

Mum and dad — this is your harvest season.

Every late night, every sacrifice, every prayer has become uniform, boots, salute.

A salute also to Success Eric Juyoh, his big brother, who set the trail.

This is as much your win as his.

The Three Days That Changed Me

I’ll never forget those three days I spent with Goodness in the barracks.

He woke early, moved with precision, ate with discipline, and carried himself with quiet confidence.

It wasn’t show.

It was service.

That trip sealed my respect forever.

I left those gates knowing my brother was born for this.

Lessons from Goodness’ Journey

• Faith is a strategy. We prayed every year until NDA opened.

• Consistency beats talent. He kept applying, never stopped.

• Discipline attracts responsibility. Guard Commander didn’t come by luck.

• Community matters. Family, mentors, brothers all played roles.

An Open Letter to Goodness Eric Juyoh

(An Open Letter to from IbiFoundry CEO, Founder, Simon Taki Zaku to Officer Goodness Eric Juyoh”)

Goodness, my Geeeee [SF, OGEEEE, DJJJ GJJJJJJ, OG DAGA, SBA 🤣🤣🤣, "notin cos for us OGGG" 🤣💪🙏🙏,

My guy, guess what?

Na OFFICER YOU BE!

AZZZINNNN OGEEE SENIORMAN SIR 🤣

As we always dreamed. As You always dreamed, my guy!!

I say make I use small English do something for you todat my Guy, OG IbiFoundry LTD Officer 😍😍💪

OG, Today is more than a parade.

It is an altar of gratitude, a public testimony that God answers prayers in His own beautiful time.

We started as boys in New Era Jalingo, chasing rings of laughter around dusty classrooms, not knowing how faithfully God would script our roads back into one another’s history.

You chose the hard road early, the NMS life, the grind, the discipline, the responsibility that most people only read about.

You wore leadership before rank, and carried excellence before titles.

I saw you on duty nights, eyes awake while the world slept, morale at a hundred, refusing to break even when life tried.

You never acted like the storm had you — you acted like you had the storm.

I still remember those three days I spent with you in the barracks.

Service wasn’t a uniform on your body.

It was a conviction in your bones.

You were already a man before NDA.

So what are you now?

A man God has given to Nigeria.

To your parents: thank you for raising a standard.

To Success Eric Juyoh, OG pathfinder, thank you for walking ahead and lighting the trail.

To the instructors, seniors, and quiet mentors — your labour is not empty.

And today, as Guard Commander at POP, we witness what discipline multiplies into when grace is upon it.

Goodness, may God cover your steps as you cover this nation.

May wisdom sit in your decisions.

May courage never leave your chest.

May honour follow you home and back out again.

And may your joy be full — in service, in family, in faith.

From Taraba to Kaduna, from Gembu to the parade ground, we are proud of you.

Nigeria is proud of you.

I am proud of you.

Salute, Officer.

— Simon Taki Zaku,

A Brother,

A friend, and grateful witness .)

Call to Action: Join the Next Generation of Nigerian Officers

If Goodness’ story inspires you, let me say this softly but clearly:

You too can wear the uniform.

Whether it’s Air Force, Navy, or Army, Nigeria is calling.

And at IbiFoundry, with our own Ezra leading this pathway, we’re here to guide young Nigerians who want to apply.

From forms to fitness, from referrals to prayer — you don’t have to walk it alone.

👉 Join our free IbiFoundry WhatsApp group for aspiring cadets and military families.

👉 Apply with us today — Air Force, Navy, Army — we’ll walk you through it.

👉 Download our “NDA & NMS Starter Pack (Free)” to prepare the right way.

Closing Blessing

Goodness, may your wings be strong, your steps be sure, and your joy be full.

Nigeria salutes you.

Taraba salutes you.

I salute you.

Salute, Officer.

About Goodness (Bio):

Name: Goodness Eric Juyoh

Origin: Gembu, Taraba State

Background: NMS Exboy, Class 017 Boy RSM

POP Date: September 27, 2025 (Kaduna)

Role: Nigerian Air Force Officer, Guard Commander

About the Author

I’m Simon Taki Zaku, Founder of IbiFoundry.

But today, I write not just as a founder.

I write as a proud brother, classmate, and witness.

Because real Nigerian success stories must be told — loudly, boldly, and gratefully.