The Nigerian Navy has announced the promotion of 127 senior officers following the approval of the Navy Board on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Releasing the promotion list, the Director of Naval Information and spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, stated,“A total of 127 senior officers of the Nigerian Navy have been approved for promotion to various ranks as part of efforts to strengthen leadership and enhance operational efficiency.”
He disclosed that 15 Commodores were elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains to Commodore and 81 Commanders to the rank of Captain.
”Among the new 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,” he disclosed.
Adams-Aliu stressed that the promotion was based on professionalism and loyalty. “This exercise reflects the Navy’s resolve to reward dedication, competence and commitment to national service,” he said.
He further quoted the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, as saying: “The newly promoted officers are charged to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and remain loyal to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
Navy Promotes 127 Senior Officers
