(PRESS STATEMENT)
The National President, Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, mni, on behalf of the National Executive Council, National Executive Committee, and the entire AANI family, heartily congratulates our esteemed members and senior military officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on their well-deserved promotions to various ranks.
AANI celebrates this remarkable achievement with pride, recognising the hard work, dedication, and exceptional leadership that have earned these distinguished senior officers their elevations to various ranks. We particularly congratulate the following members for their promotion to the ranks of Major General, Rear Admirals, Brigadier Generals, Commodores, and Air Commodores across the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and the Nigerian Air Force:
• Brigadier General Moses Kolo Gara, mni (SEC 40, 2018)
• Commodore Olumide Kolawole Oguntuga, mni (SEC 40, 2018)
• Commodore Suleman Dahun, mni (SEC 40, 2018)
• Colonel Abdullahi A. Danladi, mni (SEC 44, 2022)
• Captain A.M. Mohammed, mni (SEC 44, 2022)
• Captain K.K. Ogbonna, mni (SEC 44, 2022)
• Captain B.U. Quadri, mni (SEC 44, 2022)
• Captain U. Saidu, mni (SEC 44, 2022)
• Colonel MD Abdulsalam, mni (SEC 45, 2023)
• Colonel AS Aliyu, mni (SEC 45, 2023)
• Colonel WA Adegoke, mni (SEC 45, 2023)
• Colonel JC Mbanefo, mni (SEC 45, 2023)
• Gp Capt Fauziyyu Sani Ma’aji (SEC 45, 2023)
As we celebrate this significant achievement in the lives and careers of these gentlemen, we also acknowledge those who may have hoped for a promotion but were not included this time. To them, we say: Do not despair. Your hard work and perseverance are not unnoticed, and greater opportunities await in the future. AANI remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting all its members through thick and thin, sharing in both their joys and challenges.
Our members in the Armed Forces of Nigeria continue to make us proud with their exemplary service to our nation. These promotions underscore their invaluable contributions to national security and development, and AANI is confident they will excel in their new roles.
Congratulations once again to all the newly promoted officers. May this success inspire greater achievements, and may you continue to uphold the ideals of service, excellence, and dedication that define our esteemed association, AANI.
E-Signed:
Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd), mni fnipr fapra fnarc FIOARM fspsp
AANI National Publicity Secretary
21st December 2024
