Breakdown of Estimated Monthly Salaries of Nigerian Navy Ranks
- The Nigerian Navy stands as one of the country’s most vital security agencies, safeguarding its waters and maritime interests
- Its commissioned officers carry responsibilities, ranging from commanding fleets to shaping the nation's naval strategy
- Their estimated salaries reflect the hierarchy of ranks, with pay going up in line with leadership duties and operational demands
The Nigerian Navy has been recognised as one of the country’s most important security agencies, tasked with safeguarding the country's waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast.
Just like other armed forces, the Navy is structured into commissioned and non-commissioned officers, the latter of whom are required to hold a university degree or similar qualification.
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Below is a breakdown of the estimated monthly salaries of Nigerian Navy commissioned officers according to Military Africa.
Nigerian Navy: commissioned officers estimated monthly salaries
Admiral
The admiral is the highest non-ceremonial rank in the Nigerian Navy. Admirals oversee the overall command, leadership and direction of naval operations both locally and internationally.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦1,358,595
Vice-Admiral
Vice-admirals, also known as three-star officers, hold key leadership roles. Their responsibilities include strategic planning, resource allocation and decision-making. This rank is equivalent to Lieutenant General in the Army and Air Vice Marshal in the Air Force.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦1,113,602
Rear Admiral
Rear admirals, otherwise referred to as two-star officers, are the most junior 'Admiralty' officers. They command naval formations and fleets and are sometimes called flag officers.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦1,003,245
Commodore
Commodores are equivalent to brigadiers in the Army. They command naval task groups and contribute to strategic planning and policy development.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦615,488
Captain
Captains are in charge of the largest ships at sea. They are responsible for operational planning and coordination within the Navy.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦309,654
Commander
Commanders, equivalent to lieutenant colonels in the Army, lead smaller ships. They are tasked with planning and executing naval operations.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦281,673
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant commanders act as deputies to commanders. They hold leadership positions on larger ships, and they are responsible for training personnel and handling administrative duties.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦230,652
Lieutenant
Lieutenants, equivalent to captains in the Army, command small vessels. They often took on specialised roles such as navigation or engineering.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦195,685
Sub Lieutenant
Sub lieutenants are assigned to ship or shore-based duties, often serving as watch or divisional officers. This rank is equivalent to a lieutenant in the Army.
- Estimated monthly salary: ₦150,625
Mid-Shipman
Mid-shipmen hold the lowest rank among commissioned officers. They are entry-level officers undergoing basic naval operations and leadership training.
Estimated monthly salary: ₦118,835
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Former Navy chief linked to Wike clash
Legit.ng earlier reported that a tense confrontation unfolded in Abuja as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, visited a plot in the Gaduwa District.
The minister arrived amid claims that officers had taken control of the disputed land, which is allegedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo.
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