COMMANDER CORPS OF MEDICAL DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED SENIOR OFFICERS
The Acting Commander Corps of Medical Brigadier General SO Okoigi today decorated four senior officers to the rank of Colonels and one officer to the rank of Major. The event took place at the conference room at Headquarters Nigerian Army Medical Corps, Bonny Cantonment, Lagos.
The Corps Commander congratulated the beneficiaries on their well-deserved promotions to the rank of Colonel and Major iterating that this new elevation is a call to more commitment, and responsibility. He equally urged them to remain focused and disciplined in carrying out their duties both professionally and personally as this new elevation must be reflected even in their personal lives. He also noted that promotions in the Nigerian Army come from hardwork as he enjoined them to keep it up.
The newly decorated officers are Col O Emadia, Col AS Ogunsakin, Col AT Odey, Col IB Suleiman, Maj OI Onu.
Speaking on behalf of the celebrants, Colonel O Emadia expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff and the Commander Corps of Medical for their mentorship and support, pledging renewed dedication to the service of the nation.
Present during the occasion were the Commander 81 Division Garrison, Directors of Nigerian Army Medical Corps, Staff Officers and a wide array of family members, friends and well-wishers. The event was concluded with a group photograph and refreshments.
Adachukwu Onyinyechukwu OKWUKA
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
17 October 2025
The Acting Commander Corps of Medical Brigadier General SO Okoigi today decorated four senior officers to the rank of Colonels and one officer to the rank of Major. The event took place at the conference room at Headquarters Nigerian Army Medical Corps, Bonny Cantonment, Lagos.
The Corps Commander congratulated the beneficiaries on their well-deserved promotions to the rank of Colonel and Major iterating that this new elevation is a call to more commitment, and responsibility. He equally urged them to remain focused and disciplined in carrying out their duties both professionally and personally as this new elevation must be reflected even in their personal lives. He also noted that promotions in the Nigerian Army come from hardwork as he enjoined them to keep it up.
The newly decorated officers are Col O Emadia, Col AS Ogunsakin, Col AT Odey, Col IB Suleiman, Maj OI Onu.
Speaking on behalf of the celebrants, Colonel O Emadia expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff and the Commander Corps of Medical for their mentorship and support, pledging renewed dedication to the service of the nation.
Present during the occasion were the Commander 81 Division Garrison, Directors of Nigerian Army Medical Corps, Staff Officers and a wide array of family members, friends and well-wishers. The event was concluded with a group photograph and refreshments.
Adachukwu Onyinyechukwu OKWUKA
Captain
Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations
17 October 2025
