The Nigerian Navy Board has approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to new ranks, following its meeting held on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
According to a statement signed by Commodore A. Adams-Aliu on behalf of the Chief of the Naval Staff, the promotion list includes 15 Commodores elevated to Rear Admiral, 31 Captains promoted to Commodore, and 81 Commanders advanced to the rank of Captain.
Newly Promoted Rear Admirals
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.
Newly Promoted Commodores
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), extended his congratulations to all the newly promoted officers and their families. He urged them to remain dedicated to their duties, uphold the highest standards of professionalism, and continue to demonstrate loyalty to the nation and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
