Navy Decorates Newly Promoted Officers in Lagos

The newly decorated Navy Officers comprising of three Lieutenant Commanders and two Lieutenants.

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Five newly promoted officers of the Nigerian Navy were today decorated with their ranks at a low-key COVID-19 protocol compliant ceremony at the Nigerian Navy Central Pay Office (NNCPO), on Point Road, Apapa, Lagos.

While decorating the officers, Commodore G. Obaje, who was assisted by Captain U.G. Bala, urged them to rededicate themselves to the service of the nation.

The decorated officers are Lt Commander B.A. Adamu, Lt Commander S.P. Odum, Lt Commander E. Archibong, Lt Fidelis Ocheje, and Lt E.O. Aina.

Here are some pictures from the event:

The newly promoted Navy Officers in group photography with Commodore G. Obaje (4th from left) and Captain U.G. Bala after the ceremony at NNCPO, Apapa on August 14, 2020.

Lt Commander Odum being decorated by his wife and Commodore Obaje.

Two of the newly promoted senior officers, Lt Cdr. S.O. Odum (Left) and Lt Cdr. E. Archibong

Commodore G. Obaje decorating one of the officers, Lieutenant E.O. Aina assisted by her husband

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