Barely one year of his promotion to the rank of Colonel, President Bola Tinubu has approved the “special presidential promotion” of his aide-de-camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of brigadier-general.
The approval was conveyed in a letter from the office of the national security adviser (NSA) to the chief of army staff.
The leaked letter was dated December 12, 2025, and was signed by Nuhu Ribadu, the NSA.
In the letter, Ribadu said Yusuf will be retained as the president’s ADC despite the promotion.
“I wish to convey Mr President’s approval of Special Presidential Promotion of Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf to the rank of Brigadier General and retention as ADC C-in-C with effect from 12 December 2025 for your necessary action as enclosed. Please accept the assurances of my esteemed regards,” the memo reads.
