
Commander Matuwo Olufokunbi of the United States Navy has made history as the first Nigerian-American to qualify as a nuclear engineer under the prestigious U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.
This achievement also marks him as the third Nigerian-born officer to command a U.S. Navy warship.
Fellow Nigerian-born U.S. Navy officer Victor Agunbiade shared the news on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. Expressing his joy, Agunbiade wrote, “I celebrate this rare milestone achievement, brother.”
He continued: “Big congratulations to my brother CDR Olufokunbi Matuwo—another Nigeria-born US Navy Commander takes the helm of USS OAK HILL (LSD 51). He is the third Nigeria-born to Command US Navy warship. Proud of you brother!!!
“This is an extraordinary milestone and chapter in your professional career brother! Wishing you the very best of this Command at Sea tour,” Agunbiade added.
Commander Matuwo I. Olufokunbi, United States Navy, becomes the Third Nigerian-American and First to Qualify as Nuclear Engineer under United States Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program takes Command of a U.S. Navy warship! I celebrate this rare milestone achievement brother! pic.twitter.com/6iYxTMWdGa
— victor agunbiade (@segunvictor73) January 17, 2025
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