By Emmanuel Obisue
Nigerian military has announced the promotion of 306 senior officers across the Army, Air Force, and Navy, recognizing their outstanding service and leadership. The promotions span various ranks.
Nigerian Pilot reports that the Nigerian Army Council approved the elevation of 108 officers, including 35 Brigadier Generals promoted to Major Generals and 73 Colonels elevated to Brigadier Generals. Some notable officers promoted to Major General include Brigadier Generals A. Garba, UM Alkali, and AGL Haruna. These officers hold crucial positions, such as Acting Provost Marshal, Deputy Chief of Administration, and General Officer Commanding 7 Division. Other promoted Major Generals include Brig Gen. OA Awolo, Director Military Training, Nigerian Defence Academy, and Brig Gen. AOD Okoro, Director of Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes.
Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff, congratulated the promoted officers and their families, urging them to continue excelling in their duties and fulfilling the trust placed in them.
In the Nigerian Air Force, the Air Force Council approved the promotion of 19 Air Commodores to Air Vice Marshals and 33 Group Captains to Air Commodores. Among those promoted to Air Vice Marshal are Air Commodores Olusola Akinboyewa, the NAF spokesman, Osichinaka Ubadike, and Yohanna Katabiya. The newly promoted Air Vice Marshals have demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism in their service. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, praised the officers and emphasized that their new ranks come with greater responsibility in defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
Promotions in the Nigerian Air Force also include a significant number of Group Captains elevated to Air Commodores, such as Abdulahi Abu, Sani Ma’aji, and Nuhu Hassan. The Air Force’s focus on rewarding hard work and loyalty was highlighted during the announcement, as the newly promoted officers were urged to continue their commitment to national defense.
The Nigerian Navy has also seen substantial promotions, with 146 senior officers elevated across various ranks. Twenty-four Commodores were promoted to Rear Admirals, including officers such as Ibrahim Mohammed-Katsina, Suleman Dahun, and Gideon Kachim. Additionally, 26 Captains were promoted to Commodores, and 96 Commanders were elevated to Captains. These promotions include officers like Desmond Okechukwu Igbo, Kolawale Olumide Oguntuga, and Abiodun Alade. Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, congratulated the newly promoted officers, urging them to rededicate themselves to their duties and remain loyal to the nation.
