Nigerian Navy appoints new Flag Officers, Principal Staff Officers, Commandants

The Nigerian Navy has announced the appointments of new Flag Officers Commanding, Principal Staff Officers, Commandants of tri-service institutions and commanders of the various units of the service across the country.

A Statement by the spokesman, Commodore Suleiman Dahun, said the posting follows the recent promotion of 54, Rear Admirals in the Nigerian Navy.

Under the new arrangement, Rear Admiral Saidu Garba, formerly the Navy Secretary, has been appointed Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, while Rear Admiral Barabutemegha Gbassa, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command is now the Chief of Administration, Naval Headquarters.

Rear Admiral Sanusi Ibrahim, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, moves to Naval Headquarters as Navy Secretary, while Rear Admiral Sileranda Lassa, formerly Flag Officer Commanding Logistics Command, has been appointed Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited, among several others.