The Nigerian Navy has approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to higher ranks, marking a significant step in strengthening leadership, operational capacity, and professional excellence within the Service. The promotions were approved by the Navy Board on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
According to the official release, 15 Commodores were elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains were promoted to Commodore, and 81 Commanders advanced to the rank of Captain, reflecting the Service’s recognition of outstanding dedication and performance.
The newly promoted Rear Admirals included 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.
Among the newly promoted Commodores 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.
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), on behalf of officers, ratings, and civilian staff, congratulated the newly promoted officers and their families. He called on them to rededicate themselves to their responsibilities, maintain high professional standards, and remain loyal to the nation and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The promotions are part of the Nigerian Navy’s broader strategy to strengthen leadership capacity, boost operational readiness, and ensure the continued success of its strategic and modernization objectives.
