Nigerian Navy okays promotions for 127 senior personnel(FULL LIST)

The Nigerian Navy has announced the promotion of 127 senior officers, marking a significant boost to leadership within the service. The development was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu.

According to the breakdown, 15 Commodores advanced to the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral. In addition, 31 Captains were elevated to Commodore, while 81 Commanders moved up to the rank of Captain.

He listed the new Rear Admirals as Olumide Olajide Fadahunsi, Patrick Emuebie Meteke, Ponfa Paul Nimmyel, Sulieman Wale Olorundare, Johnson Adekunle Adewoyin, Cajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku, and Anthony Victor Kujoh.

“Others are, Abdulrahman Mohammed, Chinonyerem Emmanuel Oji, Adamu Yahaya, Chindo Usman Yahaya, Aminu Abdullahi, Orakwue Dennis Nnatu, Usman Garba Bala and Samuel Anwuli Ogwu.

“The 31 new Commodores are 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.

“They also include Emmanuel Tamunosiki Fingesi, Suleiman Musa Abdullahi, Mustapha Tagoje Abdullahi, Olanrewaju Bejide Animasahun, Owens Ediale Adams Izilien, Olabode Teniola, Chris Chijioke Ali, Kabir Oladele Olanrewaju, 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,” he said.

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, applauded the officers for their elevation and encouraged them to recommit themselves to service.

He also urged them to maintain allegiance to the country and justify the confidence placed in them. Abbaa further expressed appreciation to their families for the support that contributed to the officers’ success.