The National Defence College (NDC), Nigeria, has mourned the passing of Navy Captain Sokodobo Ahmadu, a distinguished member of National Defence College Course 33, who was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony.
The burial, attended by senior military officers, colleagues, and family members, was marked by tributes and military honours. Among those present were the Commandant of NDC, Rear Admiral Olumuyiwa Olotu, the Deputy Commandant, the College Secretary, Directors, faculty members, and staff of the NDC.
In his remarks, Rear Admiral Olotu described the late Navy Captain as a professional, dedicated, and disciplined officer whose contributions to the Nigerian Navy and national defence would be greatly missed. He extended condolences to the bereaved family, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
Born on June 4, 1978, in Gwagwar, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Navy Captain Ahmadu had an illustrious academic and military career. He attended Model Federal College of Technology Primary School and Federal Government College Minna before gaining admission into the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) as part of the 49 Regular Course. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering and was commissioned into the Nigerian Navy as a Logistics Officer specializing in project management.
Furthering his academic and professional training, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Accounting from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Defence Studies from NDA, and a Master’s in Engineering (MEng) in Geotechnics, with a PhD in progress at NDA.
His military career saw him serve in several key positions, including Watchkeeping Officer on board NNS AYAM and NNS NWAMBA, Base Project Officer at NNS VICTORY, and Staff Officer Civil Engineering at the Naval Headquarters. He also served as General Manager Civil Works at Naval Building and Construction Company Limited, and as a Military Observer with the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).
Navy Captain Ahmadu is survived by his wife and three children. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of flags to the family and a traditional gun salute in his honour.
May his soul rest in peace.
