Navy Decorates Newly Promoted Rear Admirals
The Nigerian Navy proudly upheld its tradition of honouring excellence by promoting and decorating new Rear Admirals during a distinguished ceremony at Naval Headquarters on Monday, 1 December 2025.
The event, known as the “Shipping of Stripes,” brought together senior military officials, government dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers to celebrate the achievements of officers elevated to this prestigious rank.
The event had in attendance – Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle MON Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, ably represented by the Chief of Defence Intelligence, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Undiandeye, Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu and
Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, ably represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal AY Abdullahi.
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The ceremony commenced with a formal citation of the officers, each of whom has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic acumen and steadfast loyalty throughout their careers.
Their elevation to the prestigious rank of Rear Admiral, symbolised through the ceremonial Shipping of Stripes, signifies not only a personal achievement but also the trust and confidence reposed in them by the Nigerian Navy and the nation at large.
In his remarks, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, congratulated the newly promoted Admirals, noting that their progression was a direct outcome of merit, hard work and an unyielding commitment to the Nigerian Navy’s core values.
He urged them to view their new ranks as a greater call to duty, one that demands courage, integrity and visionary leadership.
The CNS further charged them to remain exemplary ambassadors of the Service and to continue contributing to the strategic advancement of Nigeria’s maritime security architecture.