In a massive uplift across the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Army Council, Navy Board and Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have approved the promotion of 212 senior officers, marking one of the largest single-round elevation exercises aimed at strengthening national defence leadership. The promotions, announced on between 27 and 28 November 2025, cut across the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigerian Air Force, and are intended to reinforce high-command capacity, deepen operational efficiency, and bolster leadership at a time of evolving security threats<\/p>\n
NIGERIAN ARMY: 28 Promoted to Major General, 77 to Brigadier General<\/p>\n
The Army Council approved the elevation of 28 Brigadier Generals to Major General and 77 Colonels to Brigadier General.
\nPromoted to Major General<\/p>\n
\u2022 Defence Intelligence & Operations
\n\u2022 Brig Gen O. Adegbe \u2013 Defence Intelligence Agency
\n\u2022 Brig Gen S. M. Uba \u2013 Director, Defence Information
\n\u2022 Brig Gen R. E. Hedima \u2013 Acting Chief of Military Intelligence (Army)
\n\u2022 Brig Gen R. T. Utsaha \u2013 Deputy Director, Defence Operations
\n\u2022 Training & Administration
\n\u2022 Brig Gen A. M. Umar \u2013 Commandant, Warrant Officer Academy
\n\u2022 Brig Gen S. Sulaiman \u2013 Deputy Military Secretary (Army)
\n\u2022 Brig Gen I. O. Bassey \u2013 Director, Nigerian Army Operations Centre
\n\u2022 Brig Gen C. A. Ekeator \u2013 Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
\n\u2022 Other Key Appointments
\n\u2022 Brig Gen S. Y. Yakasai \u2013 Acting Director, Procurement, Office of the COAS
\n\u2022 Brig Gen W. L. Nzidee \u2013 Army Headquarters Department of Army Logistics
\n\u2022 Brig Gen S. A. Emmanuel \u2013 Nigerian Army Signals
\n\u2022 Brig Gen S. S. Tilawan \u2013 Acting Commander, Sector 3 JTF North East Operation HADIN KAI
\n\u2022 Brig Gen M. O. Agi \u2013 Desk Officer, TETFUND, NDA
\n\u2022 Brig Gen I. M. Abbas \u2013 Commander, 34 Brigade
\n\u2022 Brig Gen Z. A. Saidu \u2013 promoted posthumously<\/p>\n
Promoted from Colonel to Brigadier General<\/p>\n
(Selection of officers listed)
\nY. Ibrahim \u2013 Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja
\nN. N. Gambo \u2013 Army HQ Department of Civil\u2013Military Affairs
\nA. Saidu \u2013 HQ Nigerian Army Finance Corps
\nA. Ali \u2013 Army HQ Garrison
\nI. Waziri \u2013 Office of the Chief of Defence Staff
\nM. M. Sani \u2013 AFCSC Jaji
\nA. A. Alkali \u2013 Nigerian Army Dog Centre
\nA. O. Ndah \u2013 Army HQ Department of Army Training
\nI. B. Sheriff \u2013 HQ 9 Brigade
\nK. R. Apata \u2013 Army HQ Provost Group
\nM. K. Akpuogwu \u2013 HQ JTF Operation Whirl Stroke
\nP. U. Nnaji \u2013 Nigerian Army Operations Monitoring Support Team
\nM. T. Nagudu \u2013 Nigerian Army Armour School
\nK. O. Bukoye \u2013 Commander, 401 Special Forces Brigade
\nO. Adole \u2013 HQ Nigerian Army Medical Corps
\nJ. A. Ikagba \u2013 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital
\nD. C. Ibeh \u2013 8 Division Medical Services and Hospital
\nG. S. Chohwore \u2013 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital
\nO. G. Okoye \u2013 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital
\nY. K. Audu \u2013 HQ Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI
\n\u2026and others.<\/p>\n
Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu congratulated the officers and urged them to demonstrate exemplary leadership, loyalty to the Constitution, and unwavering dedication to defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity.<\/p>\n
NIGERIAN NAVY: 15 Promoted to Rear Admiral, 31 to Commodore, 81 to Captain<\/p>\n
The Navy Board approved the elevation of 127 senior officers, including 15 new Rear Admirals, 31 Commodores, and 81 Captains.<\/p>\n
Promoted to Rear Admiral<\/p>\n
Olumide Olajide Fadahunsi
\nPatrick Emuebie Meteke
\nPonfa Paul Nimmyel
\nSulieman Wale Olorundare
\nJohnson Adekunle Adewoyin
\nCajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku
\nAnthony Victor Kujoh
\nAbdulrahman Mohammed
\nChinonyerem Emmanuel Oji
\nAdamu Yahaya
\nChindo Usman Yahaya
\nAminu Abdullahi
\nOrakwue Dennis Nnatu
\nUsman Garba Bala
\nSamuel Anwuli Ogwu<\/p>\n
Promoted to Commodore<\/p>\n
Solomon Olushola Ohunenese
\nMahmud Abubakar Fana
\nTaofiq Migdad Gidado
\nMahmoud Hamman Hammanyero
\nAliyu Gagidiba Abdullahi
\nSuleiman Gachi Muhammed
\nAbubakar Umar Sani
\nMohammed Ali Kolo
\nMurtala Tafida Sulieman
\nEmmanuel Tamunosiki Fingesi
\nSuleiman Musa Abdullahi
\nMustapha Tagoje Abdullahi
\nOlanrewaju Bejide Animasahun
\nOwens Ediale Adams Izilien
\nOlabode Teniola
\nChris Chijioke Ali
\nKabir Oladele Olanrewaju
\nUzezi Egweh
\nCharles Eyo Iso
\nElisha Bawa
\nOlumide Omololu Faneye
\nOscar Chukwunonso Mbanu
\nHenry Ebute Ejeh
\nGaladima Mohammed Ciroma
\nOsuolale Ayotunde Eyitayo
\nEmmanuel Ajah Onu
\nAbubakar Ozovehe Aliyu
\nAhmadu Shehu Mohammed
\nOgbeche Richard Ochagu
\nAnastasia Nkechi Ossai
\nFeyisara Medinat Solebo<\/p>\n
Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abbas congratulated the promoted officers and urged them to remain loyal to the nation and committed to their professional duties.<\/p>\n
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE: 27 Promoted to Air Vice Marshal, 30 to Air Commodore<\/p>\n
The Nigerian Air Force announced the promotion of 57 senior officers, including 27 Air Vice Marshals and 30 Air Commodores, strengthening its high-command structure.<\/p>\n
Promoted to Air Vice Marshal
\nS. A. Eyoma
\nG. I. Jibia
\nA. A. Adebomehin
\nE. S. Odekina
\nC. E. Akubue
\nS. O. Eyekosi
\nA. O. Akinbuwa
\nL. I. Kamat
\nA. G. Akinyimika
\nA. O. Bamidele
\nA. K. Famuyiwa
\nP. J. Edem
\nS. A. Madaki
\nO. T. Salami
\nF. O. Ankeli
\nM. J. Chidama
\nJ. J. Ijudigal
\nM. Umar
\nI. J. Ogbodo
\nU. Ariahu
\nA. L. Dakwat
\nC. E. Akpa
\nE. C. Ukpong
\nI. S. Subi
\nI. M. Yusha\u2019u
\nS. S. Lazarus
\nF. Ekpah
\nPromoted to Air Commodore
\nM. A. Imam
\nA. A. Komolafe
\nH. I. Eze
\nD. U. Edet
\nM. B. Umar
\nG. H. Okoh
\nS. P. Sekegor
\nP. P. Okonkwo
\nP. U. Okweugo
\nA. U. Yahaya
\nM. Yahaya
\nI. R. Ubeh
\nO. K. Cole
\nE. A. Ifebi
\nR. K. Olundu
\nI. O. Akpasa
\nA. K. Mohammed
\nH. A. Meshack
\nS. N. Nwachi
\nZ. B. Shuwa
\nE. J. Alabila
\nS. A. Osoniyi
\nA. O. Ogunmola
\nA. J. Arumona
\nB. I. Jayeoba
\nC. E. Akuh
\nN. N. Onuoha-Mba
\nP. A. Garba
\nY. M. Abdullahi
\nM. Suleiman<\/p>\n
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the promotions as both recognition and responsibility, urging the officers to strengthen joint operations, uphold professionalism, and continue shaping a technologically advanced Air Force.<\/p>\n
Strengthening Joint Command for National Security<\/p>\n
The promotion exercises across the three services emphasize the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to enhancing defence leadership amid persistent threats ranging from terrorism and banditry to cross-border crimes and cyber-enabled security challenges.<\/p>\n
The Armed Forces reaffirmed their commitment to defending Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty with renewed vigour, discipline, and strategic foresight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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