By Nkechi Eze
The Nigerian Navy has announced the promotion of 127 senior officers across its leadership cadre, marking a significant milestone in the Service’s ongoing efforts to strengthen command capacity and enhance operational efficiency. The Navy Board approved the promotions on Thursday, 27 November 2025, with a breakdown showing that 15 Commodores were elevated to the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains advanced to the rank of Commodore, while 81 Commanders were promoted to Captain.
In an official signed statement, the Naval Spokesperson, Commodore Adams Aliu, released the full list of the newly promoted Rear Admirals. They 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.
The statement also detailed the names of the newly promoted Commodores, who 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.
On behalf of officers, ratings and civilian staff of the Nigerian Navy, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), extended warm congratulations to all the newly promoted senior officers and their families. He urged them to rededicate themselves to their duties, uphold the highest standards of professionalism, and remain steadfast in their loyalty to the nation and to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
