The Nigerian Navy has confirmed the promotion of 127 senior officers, a development announced on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu.

The promotions include 15 Commodores elevated to Rear Admiral, 31 Captains advanced to Commodore, and 81 Commanders promoted to Captain.

Among those promoted to Rear Admiral are Olumide Olajide Fadahunsi, Patrick Emuebie Meteke, Ponfa Paul Nimmyel, Sulieman Wale Olorundare, Johnson Adekunle Adewoyin, Cajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku, and Anthony Victor Kujoh. Others on the list include 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 include Solomon Olushola Ohunenese, Mahmud Abubakar Fana, Taofiq Migdad Gidado, Mahmoud Hamman Hammanyero, Aliyu Gagidiba Abdullahi, Suleiman Gachi Muhammed, Abubakar Umar Sani, Mohammed Ali Kolo, and Murtala Tafida Sulieman. Also promoted to Commodore are Emmanuel Tamunosiki Fingesi, Suleiman Musa Abdullahi, Mustapha Tagoje Abdullahi, Olanrewaju Bejide Animasahun, Owens Ediale Adams Izilien, Olabode Teniola, Chris Chijioke Ali, Kabir Oladele Olanrewaju, and Uzezi Egweh.

Other officers elevated include 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 his remarks, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, congratulated the officers on their promotions and encouraged them to continue demonstrating professionalism, dedication, and loyalty to the nation. He also recognized the crucial support of their families, which he said has played a significant role in their career advancement.