🇳🇬 Nigerian Navy Approves Promotion Of 127 Senior Officers

 

In a major move to reinforce leadership capacity within the Nigerian Navy, a total of 127 senior officers have been promoted across various ranks for November 2025. The promotions reflect sustained efforts to strengthen operational command and deepen professional excellence across maritime security formations.

 

Zig Diaries Defence

Date: Thursday 27 November 2025

Time: 22:00 WAT

Location: 📍 Abuja, Nigeria

 

According to a statement signed by Commodore A ADAMS-ALIU for the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), 15 Commodores were elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains were promoted to Commodore, while 81 Commanders advanced to the rank of Captain.

 

The newly promoted Rear Admirals 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.

 

Officers promoted to the rank of 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, Uzezi Egweh, 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.

 

The Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated the newly promoted senior officers and their families while urging them to rededicate themselves to service responsibilities in line with national security priorities. He further emphasised the importance of loyalty to the nation and to the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

 

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