The Nigerian Navy Board has approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to new ranks, marking a major uplift in the service’s leadership structure. The promotions were announced on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
According to a statement from the Navy’s spokesman Commodore Aiwuyor Adam-Aliu, 15 Commodores were elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains were promoted to Commodores, while 81 Commanders advanced to the rank of Captain.
The newly promoted Rear Admirals are: 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.
Those 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 congratulatory message, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (Admiralty Medal), commended the newly promoted officers and their families. He urged them to rededicate themselves to their professional duties and remain steadfast in loyalty to the nation and to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The CNS emphasized that the promotions reflect the Navy’s commitment to rewarding hard work, discipline, and dedication to service.
