Captain Kelechi Ndukwe Becomes The First Nigerian To Command US Navy War Ship (Photos)

A Nigerian man, Kelechi Ndukwe, achieved a major feat after he got promoted to the rank of Captain from Commander in the US Navy.

Victor Agunbiade, a US Army Officer, shared the news on X, congratulating Ndukwe on his achievement.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the newest US Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe. The first Nigerian to have a command of US Navy War Ship! Congratulations on your promotion Captain! Well deserved!!!," he wrote.

“At the promotion ceremony of US Navy Captain Kelechi Ndukwe- a trail blazer!!!”

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, shared the news on x.com, congratulating Ndukwe on his achievement.

Dabiri congratulated Kingsley, saying, “A hearty congratulations to Navy Captain Kelechi R Ndukwe who has been promoted to the rank of Navy Captain from Commander, in the US NAVY.