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Warri-born Air Force Officer, Eyekosi Promoted To Air Vice Marshal

He was one of 27 air commodores elevated on Thursday after assessments of merit, competence and experience.

1 December 2025 1 min read
Air force officer in camouflage uniform and beret speaking into a microphone at a press briefing

Warri-born Air Commodore S.O Eyekosi is among 27 Air Force officers promoted to the rank of Air-Vice Marshal by the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame in a statement released to the media, the officers were promoted after meeting the requirements set by the Air Force, including assessments of merit, competence and experience.

Others include Air Commodores S.A. Eyoma, G.I. Jibia, A.A. Adebomehin, E.S. Odekina, C.E. Akubue, A.O. Akinbuwa, L.I. Kamat, A.G. Akinyimika, A.O. Bamidele, A.K. Famuyiwa, P.J. Edem, S.A. Madaki, O.T. Salami, F.O. Ankeli, M.J. Chidama, J.J. Ijudigal, M. Umar, I.J. Ogbodo, U. Ariahu, A.L. Dakwat, C.E. Akpa, E.C. Ukpong, I.S. Subi, I.M. Yusha’u, S.S. Lazarus and F. Ekpah.

Written bySisan Okotie

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