Trailblazing Nigerian-American Kelechi Ndukwe Shatters US Navy Glass Ceiling

Nigerian-born Kelechi Ndukwe has made history by getting promoted to the rank of 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!!!”

Reacting, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, congratulated Ndukwe on his achievement.

“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,” she wrote on X.