Captain Kelechi Ndukwe becomes the first Nigerian to command US Navy war ship

A Nigerian man, Kelechi Ndukwe, has been 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!!!”