Tinubu Elevates ADC Nurudeen Yusuf To Colonel Rank In Stunning Ceremony

President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, has been promoted to the rank of colonel in the Nigerian Army.

The decoration ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, with President Tinubu personally bestowing the new rank on Yusuf.

The President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, announced the development in a tweet on Thursday, January 9, 2025, along with videos from the event.

Yusuf, who began serving as Tinubu’s ADC in May 2023, was initially appointed as a lieutenant colonel. His promotion to colonel reflects his dedication and service to the presidency.

This promotion adds to Yusuf’s list of notable achievements. In July 2024, he was named the new traditional ruler of Ilemona town in Oyun Local Government Area, Kwara State, following the passing of his father, Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, in May 2023.

Despite his designation as the monarch-in-waiting for Ilemona, Yusuf continues to fulfill his role as ADC to President Tinubu, appointing a regent to manage traditional duties until he officially assumes the throne.

On July 13, 2024, the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, officially presented Yusuf with a staff of office, further solidifying his status as the heir to the throne.

President Tinubu congratulated Yusuf and his family on Thursday after decorating him with the new rank.