History Made: Captain Kelechi Ndukwe Becomes First Nigerian to Command US Navy Warship

Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian, has been promoted from Commander to Captain in the US Navy.

Victor Agunbiade, a US Naval Officer, announced the news on X, extending his congratulations to Ndukwe.

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

He also shared a message from the promotion ceremony, highlighting Ndukwe as “a trailblazer!!!”

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