Navy, Air Force Promote Officers

The Nigerian Navy Board has approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to various ranks in the Nigerian Navy.

A statement by the Naval Spokesman, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, said the promotion approved on Thursday, 27 November 2025, showed that 15 Commodores were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains were elevated to the rank of Commodore, and 81 Commanders were promoted to the rank of Captain.

According to him, 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.

Meanwhile, 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), while congratulating the newly promoted senior officers and their families, also charged them to rededicate themselves to their responsibilities and remain loyal to the nation and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.

NAF Promotes 27 AVMs 30 Air Cdres

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the promotion of 27 Air Vice Marshals, 30 Air Commodores, and 57 senior officers.

A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said the promotion of 57 senior officers to the prestigious ranks of Air Vice Marshal and Air Commodore marks a significant step in consolidating the Service’s leadership depth amid evolving national security challenges.

He said the approval by the Air Council underscores the commitment of NAF leadership to building a smarter, more substantial, and more operationally decisive force capable of responding swiftly to threats across the country.

“A distinguished cadre of 27 senior officers has been promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal.”

He named those elevated to Air Commodores to include: SA Eyoma, GI Jibia, AA Adebomehin, ES Odekina, CE Akubue, SO Eyekosi, AO Akinbuwa, LI Kamat, AG Akinyimika, AO Bamidele, AK Famuyiwa, PJ Edem, SA Madaki, OT Salami, FO Ankeli, MJ Chidama, JJ Ijudigal, M Umar, IJ Ogbodo, U Ariahu, AL Dakwat, CE Akpa, EC Ukpong, IS Subi, IM Yusha’u, SS Lazarus and F Ekpah.

In the same vein, he named those elevated to the rank of Air Commodore to include; Group Captains MA Imam, AA Komolafe, HI Eze, DU Edet, MB Umar, GH Okoh, SP Sekegor, PP Okonkwo, PU Okweugo, AU Yahaya, M Yahaya, IR Ubeh, OK Cole, EA Ifebi, RK Olundu, IO Akpasa, AK Mohammed, HA Meshack, SN Nwachi, ZB Shuwa, EJ Alabila, SA Osoniyi, AO Ogunmola, AJ Arumona, BI Jayeoba, CE Akuh, NN Onuoha-Mba, PA Garba, YM Abdullahi and M Suleiman.

According to the statement, the promotion cycle reflects a deliberate effort to reinforce high-command leadership, enhance operational expertise, and strengthen the intellectual and strategic backbone of the Service.

“Each officer was selected following a rigorous evaluation of merit, professional competence, operational experience, loyalty to the Service, and alignment with the strategic objectives of the Nigerian Air Force,” he said.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the promotions as a testament to the officers’ personal sacrifice, professional excellence, and unwavering dedication to national defence. He noted that the elevation was guided by the need to deepen command responsibility, sharpen operational decision-making, and enhance the NAF’s readiness posture across multiple theatres of operation. According to him, Nigeria is facing one of its most complex security environments in recent history, characterised by terrorism, banditry, cross-border crimes, and emerging asymmetric threats that demand speed, flexibility, and innovative thinking from military leadership.

“This elevation is not just recognition, it is responsibility,” he stated. “The nation needs leaders who think clearly under pressure, act with precision, and inspire the men and women behind them as a unified force. Nigeria is counting on you, and you must not fail.” Air Marshal Aneke urged the officers to serve with integrity, humility, and operational sharpness while strengthening synergy with sister services, enhancing intelligence exploitation, mentoring junior personnel, and upholding the highest standards of discipline in all air operations.

The CAS reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to ongoing strategic reforms aimed at building a more intelligent and more technologically driven Air Force capable of delivering decisive airpower whenever the nation requires it. The Nigerian Air Force congratulates all newly promoted senior officers and expresses complete confidence that they will justify the trust placed upon them through excellence in command, innovation in leadership, and unwavering patriotism.