‘You Will Go Far’ — Tinubu Hails ADC On Promotion To Colonel

President Bola Tinubu has praised his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Col. Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, on his promotion from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel.

Tinubu described Yusuf as a reliable officer deserving of the elevation.

Speaking at a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, President Tinubu expressed excitement at the military’s decision to promote Col. Yusuf.

The president’s ADC was elevated by Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on December 19, 2024, effective from September 22, 2023.

“You all know Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf. He carries a lot of responsibilities. I am joyous that the military authorities have promoted my ADC.

“He is worthy of the promotion, and I am very happy for him. Nurudeen is a diligent and reliable officer with the right temperament. I believe he will go farther and farther in his profession.

“We are with you. We love and really care about you. We will continue to do so. Character defines man, and it has defined you. With your promotion, you are highly respected. From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate you. We thank God for you.

“May God bless our armed forces and keep them safe,” said Tinubu who also commended the ADC’s wife for “keeping the home front steady, calm, and reliable” while he served the nation.

In his response, Col. Yusuf, who has served as Tinubu’s ADC since May 2023, expressed gratitude for the promotion and pledged his continued loyalty to both the President and the country.

He described serving as the president’s ADC as “a profound privilege and the highest honour” of his career.

The ceremony was attended by the Kwara State Governor, Abdul Rahman AbdulRazaq, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle.

Also present were Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.

Col. Yusuf’s family members, including his mother Hajia Kudirat Yusuf, wife Mrs. Ganiyat Adeola Yusuf, and daughter Miss Iman Abiodun Yusuf, were also present at the State House event.