By SUMAILA OGBAJE

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to new ranks.

The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this known in a statement in Abuja.

Adams-Aliu said that 15 Commodores were elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains to Commodore, and 81 Commanders promoted to the rank of Captain.

According to him, those promoted to Rear Admiral include Olumide Olajide Fadahunsi, Patrick Emuebie Meteke, Ponfa Paul Nimmyel, Sulieman Wale Olorundare, Johnson Adekunle Adewoyin, Cajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku, and Anthony Victor Kujoh.

“Others are, Abdulrahman Mohammed, Chinonyerem Emmanuel Oji, Adamu Yahaya, Chindo Usman Yahaya, Aminu Abdullahi, Orakwue Dennis Nnatu, Usman Garba Bala and Samuel Anwuli Ogwu.

“The 31 new 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.

“They also include 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.

“Others are 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,” he said.

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to rededicate themselves to their duties.

He charged them to remain loyal to the nation and uphold the trust reposed in them.

Abbaa also commended their families for the support that enabled the officers’ progression in service. (NAN)