Rear Admiral Suleiman Apochi, the Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to the Niger Delta Operation Delta Safe, on Friday decorated four newly promoted officers under his command with their new ranks.
The ceremony, which took place at the Headquarters of JTF in Yenagoa, three officers namely – Thomas Otuji, Roy Nweke and Obiora Anyikwe – were decorated with the rank of Commander from the rank of Lt Commander.
Also the Commander of Sector 4 of JTF, Col. M.U. Muktar, was decorated with the rank of Brigadier General.
Addressing the officers, Apochi congratulated them for their elevation, pointing out that their new positions called for greater service to the father land.
He urged them to do all within their powers to attain at least a position higher than a Brigadier General in the service so that they could go home in retirement happy and fulfilled.
The commander also advised them not to rely on their connections among the higher ranks for promotion and other favours, but to work hard to earn all promotions and placements.
JTF commander decorates newly promoted military officers with new ranks
