The Navy Board has approved the promotion of 146 senior officers in the Nigerian Navy to new ranks, reflecting the service's commitment to rewarding dedication and competence.
In a statement released on Friday, December 20, the Navy’s spokesman, Commodore Aiwuyor Aliu-Adams, announced that 24 Commodores were elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, 26 Captains to Commodore, and 96 Commanders to Captain.
Promoted to Rear Admiral
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
- Samuel Innocent Ngatuwa
Promoted to Commodore
Officers elevated 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
- Babatunde Usman Quadri
The promotions highlight the Navy’s recognition of outstanding service and commitment to enhancing leadership within its ranks.
