The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has charged the newly promoted Rear Admirals of the Nigerian Navy (NN) to brace up for the added responsibility that comes with promotion.
He stated this during the decoration ceremony of the 18 Commodores elevated to the two-star flag rank of Rear Admiral in the NN held at the Naval Headquarters on Wednesday 9 December 2020.
The Minister while delivering his remarks as the Special Guest of Honour at the event, reminded the newly decorated senior officers that promotion in the military is a reward for hard work, dedication, patriotism and loyalty to the Service and country. Major General Magashi therefore congratulated them and also reminded them of the daunting security challenges facing the nation, particularly the Maritime environment.
