The Nigerian Navy has approved the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks within the service.
The promotion, which was approved by the Navy Board on Thursday, December 19, 2024, is expected to bolster the navy’s leadership and operational capabilities.
According to a statement by Commodore Adams Aliyu, Director of Naval Information, the promotion is a well-deserved recognition of the officers’ hard work and dedication to duty.
The statement noted that the promotion is also aimed at repositioning the navy for greater efficiency and effectiveness in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
The promotion saw 24 Commodores elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, while 26 Captains were promoted to the rank of Commodore.
In addition, 96 Commanders were promoted to the rank of Captain.
The newly promoted officers include, Ibrahim Mohammed-Katsina, Suleman Dahun, Gideon Jinjirim Kachim, Abolade Olanrele Ogunleye, Seminu Adisa Adepegba, Bob-Manuel Kokoete Effiong, Yusuf Sani Idris, Danjuma Mohammed Ndanusa, Ifeanyi Chidi Okpala, Mushin Yahaya Abba, Victor Dabess Choji, Vincent Burabari Gbaranwi, Madumom Ide, Desmond Okechukwu Igbo, Kolawale Olumide Oguntuga, Adedokun John Siyanbade, Raheem Taofeek, Kabiru Tanimu, Bai Haruna Sabo, Jonathan Ojone Ajodo, Paul Efe-Oghene, Musliu Olatokunbo Yussuff, Abiodun Alade, and Samuel Innocent Ngatuwa, who were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.
Others promoted to the rank of Commodore include Mohammed Ahmed Abdullahi, Kabir Umar Rabiu, Bashir Abubakar, Olayinka Ayodele Aliu, Uche Aneke, Temitope Adeshola Bamidele, Ekuma Raphael Ekuma, Nsikan Friday, Ibrahim Ari Gwaska, Maksum Abdullahi Mohammed, Mutalib Ibikunle Raji, Murtala Aminu Rogo, Umar Saidu, Aminu Shehu, Mohammed Saghir Shettima, Jelani Umar, Olusegun Abiodun Awofe, Manga Salisu Danjuma, Mohammed Auwal Jibrilla, Adamu Mohammed Mohammed, Kelechi Kingsley Ogbonna, Makanjuola Yakub Olowu, Saidu Sulaiman, Yahaya Jaja Muhammed, Sylvester Kennedy Ogogo, and Babatunde Usman Quadri.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, congratulated the newly promoted officers and their families on behalf of the officers, ratings, and civilian staff of the Nigerian Navy.
He charged them to rededicate themselves to their responsibilities and remain loyal to the nation and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.