The Nigerian Navy Board has called on 127 newly elevated senior officers to rededicate themselves to national service following their promotion to various ranks.
Navy spokesperson, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, disclosed in a statement on Friday that the promotions were approved and announced on Thursday.
According to the breakdown, 15 Commodores advanced to Rear Admiral, 31 Captains rose to Commodore, and 81 Commanders were elevated to Captain.
The officers promoted to Rear Admiral are: Olumide Olajide Fadahunsi, Patrick Emuebie Meteke, Ponfa Paul Nimmyel, Sulieman Wale Olorundare, Johnson Adekunle Adewoyin, Cajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku, Anthony Victor Kujoh, Abdulrahman Mohammed, Chinonyerem Emmanuel Oji, Adamu Yahaya, Chindo Usman Yahaya, Aminu Abdullahi, Orakwue Dennis Nnatu, Usman Garba Bala and Samuel Anwuli Ogwu.
Those elevated to Commodore include: Solomon Olushola Ohunenese, Mahmud Abubakar Fana, Taofiq Migdad Gidado, Mahmoud Hamman Hammanyero, Aliyu Gagidiba Abdullahi, Suleiman Gachi Muhammed, Abubakar Umar Sani, Mohammed Ali Kolo, Murtala Tafida Sulieman, Emmanuel Tamunosiki Fingesi, Suleiman Musa Abdullahi, Mustapha Tagoje Abdullahi, Olanrewaju Bejide Animasahun, Owens Ediale Adams Izilien, Olabode Teniola, Chris Chijioke Ali, Kabir Oladele Olanrewaju and Uzezi Egweh.
Others are Charles Eyo Iso, Elisha Bawa, Olumide Omololu Faneye, Oscar Chukwunonso Mbanu, Henry Ebute Ejeh, Galadima Mohammed Ciroma, Osuolale Ayotunde Eyitayo, Emmanuel Ajah Onu, Abubakar Ozovehe Aliyu, Ahmadu Shehu Mohammed, Ogbeche Richard Ochagu, Anastasia Nkechi Ossai and Feyisara Medinat Solebo.
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The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, congratulated the officers and reminded them of the heightened expectations that come with higher command responsibilities. He urged them to demonstrate unwavering loyalty to the country and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
In a parallel development, the Nigerian Air Force also announced promotions for 57 senior officers, raising them to the ranks of Air Vice Marshal and Air Commodore.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF spokesperson, said the elevation reflects the service’s drive to strengthen its leadership structure as it confronts escalating security threats nationwide.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, commended the newly promoted officers, describing their advancement as recognition of professional merit, dedication and steadfastness in defending the nation. He added that the promotions would enhance operational leadership, sharpen strategic decision-making, and boost the Air Force’s combat readiness.
