The Nigerian Navy has formally decorated seven newly promoted officers with their new ranks at Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
The event which took place on Tuesday, known in Naval parlance as the shipping of stripes marked a major milestone in the careers of the officers, recognizing their exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the service of the Nigerian Navy and the nation.
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Abdullahi Dewu commended the officers for their professionalism and commitment to the service. Admiral Ibrahim Dewu congratulated the officers and their spouses on the well-deserved promotion. He emphasized that the promotions were not only a personal achievement but also a reflection of support from family who labour to keep the home front, thus ensuring that the officers concentrate on their job which has earned them the promotion. In the words of the Chief of Policy and Plans, Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, “today’s ceremony is a celebration of hard work, integrity, professionalism and perseverance. Your promotion is not just recognition of past achievements but also a call to greater responsibility as lieutenant commanders in the Nigerian Navy. You must put in your best in the Nigerian Navy effort in fighting insecurity and maritime crime in the country.”
The seven officers, who were decorated with their new ranks of Lieutenant Commanders in the presence of their families, branch chiefs, directors, senior officers and well-wishers, were Lieutenant Sadiq Alhassan, Lieutenant Augusta Aku, Lieutenant James Enejoh, Lieutenant Clement Eyeh, Lieutenant James Fatika, Lieutenant Titilayo George and Lieutenant Deborah Nwaorji.