Tag: WESTERN NAVAL COMMAND

FOC Mustapha takes over Western Naval Command    

Aminu Imam
FOC Mustapha takes over

…Holds handing over ceremony, farewell parade for Oamen The Western Naval Command, on Wednesday, held a Handing Over Ceremony and Farewell Parade in honour of the outgoing Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Rear-Admiral Mike Gregory Oamen.  The ceremony, which took place at the Command Conference Room, featured the signing of the Handing Over Notes and presentation of the Command insignia to the incoming FOC, Rear-Admiral Abubakar Mustapha. In his valedictory remarks, Rear Admiral Oamen expressed profound gratitude to God for His grace and guidance throughout his tenure. He appreciated the officers,…

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Shipping of stripes: Western Naval Command decorates newly promoted officers

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Western Naval Command (WNC) of the Nigerian Navy on Friday performed shipping of stripes for the newly promoted officers. A total of 21 officers comprising 10 Lieutenants were promoted to the Commander cadre, six Commanders were promoted to the rank of Captains and five Captains to Commodore. Rear Admiral Oladele Daji, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) WNC, at the ceremony in Lagos, urged the newly promoted officers to re-double their efforts to justify the confidence reposed in them. “Going through your list in the promotion signal, it is evident that…

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