Master Warrant Officer given accelerated promotion to Captain, over his gallantry in Boko Haram fight

On Monday 16th of October, the Nigerian Army Council approved the granting of the Executive Commission, to 79NA/21553 Master Warrant Officer Garba Abdullahi of the 159 Battalion of the Nigerian Military to the rank of Captain.

His accelerated promotion came because of  his gallantry, bravery, selfless service to the Nigerian Military and a really likeable dedication in the cause of service delivery, despite being Non-Commissioned.

The decoration of the newly commissioned Garba Abdullahi, took place at the Battalion Headquarters located in Geidam, Yobe State by his Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Owoicho Augustine Obochi, to the happiness of both officers and soldiers of the unit.

Abdullahi’s leadership qualities has made him a liked figure to his Commanding Officer, who considered it worthy to assign him a higher responsibility as the platoon commander of one of the leadership of the Battalion, a role he played excellently to the admiration of both his superiors and subordinates alike.