In a significant move, the Navy announced that 146 senior officers have been elevated to various ranksThe decision was approved by the Navy Board and was made public in a statement by the Navy’s spokesperson, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-AliuThe Navy revealed the names of the officers promoted, including 24 newly appointed Rear Admirals, 26 newly appointed Commodores, and 96 officers promoted to Captain
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On Friday, December 20, the Navy Board announced that it has approved the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks.
Nigerian Navy promotes 146 senior officers to various ranks.
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The Nigerian Navy spokesperson, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, revealed this in a statement made available to the press.
A breakdown of the promotions, as outlined in a statement by Adams-Aliu, revealed that 24 Commodores were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral, 26 Captains were elevated to the rank of Commodore, and 96 Commanders were promoted to the rank of Captain.
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List of the newly promoted Rear Admirals
As reported by The Punch, Adams-Aliu said the newly promoted Rear Admirals are;
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.
List of the newly promoted Commodores
The newly promoted Commodores, according to Adams-Aliu are;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
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Ogalla tasks newly promoted officers
Further confirming the development, The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, urged the newly promoted officers to renew their dedication to their duties and remain loyal to the nation and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Over 600 soldiers retire from Nigerian Military
In another development, Henzodaily.ng reported that the military retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers after subjecting them to a six-month demilitarisation training.
Reports disclosed that the retirees were disengaged from service at the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, amid fanfare after 35 years of service to the nation.
535 soldiers of the Nigerian Army, 86 from the Nigerian Navy and two from the Nigerian Defence Intelligence Agency were among those retired.
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