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Nigerian Armed Forces Promotes 235 Officers

Tuesday 21st December 2021, the Nigerian Armed Forces, announced the promotion of 235 officers to the ranks of one and two-star generals in the service.

Spokespersons of the three forces, Edward Gabkwet (Air Force), Onyema Nwachukwu (Army) and Suleiman Dahun (Air Force), disclosed this in separate statements obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday.

According to Mr Gabkwet, the Air Force promoted 29 air vice marshals, 31 air commodores and concessional promotion to six airmen.

Those who benefited from the concessional commission are one air warrant officer (AWO) and 5 master warrant officers (MWO) who were elevated to the rank of flight lieutenant.

Mr Gabkwet said, “the Concessional commission is usually reserved for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) at the twilight of their career years in reward for hard work and in recognition of meritorious service to the Nation.”

On the side of the Navy, 21 commodores were promoted to the rank of to rear admirals and while 36 captains were elevated to the rank of commodore.

Mr Nwachukwu said the army promoted 41 brigadier generals to the rank of major general, while 76 colonels were also elevated to the rank of brigadier general.

Notable amongst those promoted in the army are Bernard Onyeuko, the

coordinator of Defence media operations, who was promoted to the rank of major general.

Culled: Premium Times


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  1. Congratulations to the successful officers. I also congratulate those not promoted. May it work out for your good. Maintain a positive attitude even in negative situation.

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  2. Congratulations to all promoted officers!

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