Kelechi Ndukwe

Abike Dabiri Reacts as Kelechi Ndukwe Becomes First Nigerian To Command Us Navy War Ship

Aug 31, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Kelechi Ndukwe has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian to command a U.S. Navy warship. On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Ndukwe was promoted to the rank of Navy Captain in the U.S. Navy, marking a significant moment in his distinguished career. The announcement was celebrated on X by U.S. Army Officer Victor … Read more

US Embassy Lauds First Nigerian-American Naval Captain

Apr 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…the U.S. Naval War College alumnus becomes the first Nigerian-American captain of a U.S. Navy ship. A Nigerian-American, Kelechi Ndukwe, has been congratulated on his new role as commander of a US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer. In a tweet on Thursday, the US Mission in Nigeria said Ndukwe, who graduated from Notre Dame and the … Read more