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| Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 7:50pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
On its official X handle, the US Mission in Nigeria posted a picture of Commodore Kelechi Ndukwe, celebrating him as the first Nigerian officer to command a US Navy destroyer. Meet Commodore Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American making history in the @USNavy! From commanding the USS Halsey as the first Nigerian-American to lead a guided-missile destroyer to now serving as Commodore of Destroyer Squadron 60 & Task Force 65 in Spain 🇪🇸, his journey is pure inspiration and a true example of #AmericanExcellence! 🇺🇸🇳🇬 https://x.com/USinNigeria/status/1991831461360799745?t=HOcTZAjKkspfYaPhQERQdA&s=19 10 Likes
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| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 7:52pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
Congratulations to Commodore Kelechi Ndukwe🥳 5 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by Ttipsy(f): 7:53pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
Congratulations darling 🤹♀️ 3 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by slivertongue: 8:03pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
But I suspect He is from Plateau State |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by yarimo(m): 8:22pm On Nov 22, 2025*. Modified: 12:07am On Nov 23, 2025 |
They must be careful with him before he claims ownership of any warship in US navy.  2 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 8:24pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
slivertongue:Keep suspecting but he's an Igbo man  8 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by Anither563: 8:43pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
Congratulations sir. Well done USA. |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 8:49pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
Ttipsy:Congratulations to Commodore Kelechi Ndukwe 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by ArcFresky(m): 9:00pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
@seun, this post is inherently tribalistic, original posters said First Nigerian-American, OP turned it to Igbo narrative. |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by ArcFresky(m): 9:00pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
seun, this post is inherently tribalistic, original posters said First Nigerian-American, OP turned it to Igbo narrative. 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by Kalashnikov49: 9:04pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
Dem don land... His name is not Kayode or Mukaila. Enjoy TINUBU leave IGBOs with their happy moments. Or.. Will you call the Commodore an IPOB member? ArcFresky: 4 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by trutharena: 9:04pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
Congratulations to him. |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by Kalashnikov49: 9:06pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
5 Likes
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| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 9:14pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
ArcFresky:....but If he was nabbed committing crime you people will tell the whole world that he's Igbo 4 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by ebukal67x: 9:33pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
No be small thing. Congratulations to him. 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 9:41pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
ebukal67x:Honestly It's not a mean feat, congratulations to him |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by BigYash: 9:43pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
shortgun:Why are you making that nonentity popular? 2 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by helinues: 9:59pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
Congratulations to him 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 10:22pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
BigYash:I needed to let him know that we are not unaware of their hypocrisy 4 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by Ttipsy(f): 10:34pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
yarimo:its already his property because he is now the commander Do you have any problem with that  5 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by ogolemati: 10:37pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
yarimo: agbero chairman nairaland branch,you wish to get this kind of recognition.you can't leave oshodi busstop and travel to America so no hope 6 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 11:09pm On Nov 22, 2025 |
Ttipsy:He's always obsessed with anything Igbo. He has never forgiven his parents 3 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by Leykars: 4:12am On Nov 23, 2025 |
At least some good news and something to be proud of as a Nigerian. |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 7:18am On Nov 23, 2025 |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by TONYE001(m): 7:28am On Nov 23, 2025 |
ArcFresky:What exactly is tribalistic about the post? Isn't that an Igbo name? If it were a negative news, would you have made this observation? He's first an Igbo man before a Nigerian, before an American. He's an Igbo man, and nothing can change that. Haba. 1 Like |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by alpharoyalty: 7:55am On Nov 23, 2025 |
In Nigeria, quota system will not favor him. A country where the likes of buhari can become a general in an army is not a country. 2 Likes |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 8:19am On Nov 23, 2025 |
alpharoyalty:A lot of people have pointed this out as well, and it’s exactly why the country keeps stagnating. Just look at how the military has deteriorated because of nepotism. Those who truly deserve opportunities are sidelined or outrightly replaced. If this man had been in the Nigerian Navy, it’s very likely he would never have reached this level at his age. Why wouldn’t he be motivated to dedicate his life to a U.S. government that has shown him fairness? |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by Dalohad: 8:36am On Nov 23, 2025 |
If Ndigbo know what is good for themselves, they should train their children born in powerful countries to join politics in those countries. Igbo-Americans can be powerful diplomats, Senators and Congressmen and even president. It is clearly the only way out of your current political helplessness.. |
| Re: Igbo Man Becomes First Nigerian To Command A US Navy Destroyer by shortgun(op): 9:13am On Nov 23, 2025 |
TONYE001:Don't mind the hypocrite. If the man was involved in crime, people like him and Abike Dabiri will be the first to tell the whole world that the man is Igbo by tribe |
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