15 Commodores rise to Rear Admiral as service leadership urges renewed loyalty and professionalism…
The Nigerian Navy has announced the promotion of 127 senior officers across various command levels following the approval of the Navy Board on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
According to the breakdown released by the service, 15 Commodores were elevated to the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains were promoted to Commodore, while 81 Commanders advanced to the rank of Captain.
The officers promoted to Rear Admiral include: 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.
Also elevated to the rank of Commodore 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, 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.
In a message conveyed through Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), congratulated the newly promoted officers and commended their families for their support.
He urged the officers to recommit themselves to their duties, uphold discipline, and maintain unwavering loyalty to the nation and to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The Navy described the promotions as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership capacity within the service and further enhance operational effectiveness.
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