The Abia state governor, Alex Otti, has extended his congratulations to Kelechi Ndukwe, a United States-based US Marine, on his recent promotion to commander of the US destroyer squadron 60 and Task Force 65 in Rota, Spain.
Otti, in a congratulatory message, praised Commodore Ndukwe for his dedication, exemplary leadership, and hard work, describing the promotion as well-deserved.
“Commodore Ndukwe’s deserving promotion is a testament to his hard work, wrapped in excellence and faultless professionalism,” Otti said.
Otti admired his trajectory of consistently great accomplishments, which speaks eloquently about his skills, professionalism, and commitment to carving a niche for himself in the military while serving with uncompromising patriotism.
The Abia government congratulated Ndukwe on the historic feat, sharing his story as a source of inspiration to the Abia people. Otti commended Ndukwe on the feat and congratulated him on behalf of the Abia state people.
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- Commodore Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American from Abia State who made history as the first Nigerian to command a U.S. Navy warship, has now been promoted to Commodore and leads Destroyer Squadron 60 and Task Force 65 in Rota, Spain, overseeing naval operations across Europe and Africa.
- Ndukwe leads Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E), managing guided-missile destroyers for maritime security, ballistic missile defense, and NATO interoperability. His command ensures rapid response to regional crises, including operations in the Mediterranean and African waters.
- Ndukwe’s promotion, celebrated by Nigeria’s Diaspora Commission, symbolizes diaspora excellence. His leadership fosters U.S.-Spanish naval collaboration, highlighted by the Bastón de Mando ceremony with Spanish Commander Pedro Arenas
