By Victor Akaa.
In a groundbreaking move, the Nigerian Navy has announced the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks within the force.
Commodore Adams Aliu, Director of Information stated this in a statement on Friday explained that this unprecedented development was aimed at injecting fresh leadership and expertise into the naval hierarchy.
The promotions, which were approved by the Navy Board on Thursday, December 19, 2024, cut across three main categories, 24 Commodores to Rear Admirals, 26 Captains to Commodores, and 96 Commanders to Captains.
The newly promoted Rear Admirals 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.
The newly promoted Commodores 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.
Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff, has congratulated the newly promoted officers and their families.
He charged them to rededicate themselves to their responsibilities and remain loyal to the nation and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.
