SOLOMON MUSA OCHIDI
Sailor
Lagos,Lagos State
Summary
A highly trained and competent naval officer with about 35 years of experience, rising from cadet to the rank of navy captain in the Nigerian Navy (NN). Attended several courses both locally and foreign. Held various appointments onboard ships and shore establishments in the NN. Served in the Defence Headquarters as Assistant Director, and in schools within the NN as Instructor, Officer-in-Charge and Deputy Commandant. Displayed commendable administrative and leadership competence on the job and proved to be seasoned in divisional duties. Performed the duties of a naval provost officer, both at sea and ashore, and Command Provost Marshall with commendations and admiration. A good team player, always forthcoming with advice and assistance, and welcoming both. Participated in several operations at sea and ashore, including bridge watchkeeping, ship handling and administration. Equally participated in internal security duties in the northern and southern parts of Nigeria. An authoritative Armed Forces Officer, leading by example through calm, effective, professional combat operations. Managing highly-skilled personnel through dedicated training and mentoring, ensuring outstanding morale, welfare and vigilance across several missions.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Naval Officer
Ministry of Defence (Navy)
Garki-Abuja, FCT
07.1985 - Current
*1985 - 1987*.NAVAL OFFICER
Ministry of Defence (Navy), Garki-Abuja, FCT
ABUJA
Nigeria
Designation : *Cadet*
Duties: Under Training
*1987-1989*. NAVAL OFFICER
Ministry of Defence (Navy), Garki-Abuja, FCT
ABUJA
Nigeria
Designation: *Midshipman*
Duties: Sea Training
*1989 - 1994*. NAVAL OFFICER
Ministry of Defence (Navy), Garki-Abuja, FCT
ABUJA
Nigeria
Designation : *Sub-Lieutenant*
Duties: Duties with Commanding Officer, Further Training.
*1994 - 1998* NAVAL OFFICER
Ministry of Defence (Navy), Garki-Abuja, FCT
ABUJA
Nigeria.
Designation: *Lieutenant*
Duties: Staff Officer Grade 3, further training
*1998 - 2003*. NAVAL OFFICER
Ministry of Defence (Navy), Garki-Abuja, FCT
ABUJA
Nigeria
Designation: *Lieutenant- Commander*
Duties: Staff Officer Grade 2, Command and Staff training
*2003 - 2009*. NAVAL OFFICER
Ministry of Defence (Navy), Garki-Abuja, FCT
ABUJA
Nigeria
Designation: *Commander*
Duties: Staff Officer Grade 1, Provost Officer, Sea Going and Watch Keeping duties. Executive Officer
*2009* till date. NAVAL OFFICER
Ministry of Defence (Navy), Garki-Abuja, FCT
ABUJA
Nigeria
Designation : *Captain*
Duties: Command Provost Marshall, Commanding Officer of Ship, Assistant Director, Deputy Director.
•Ensured thorough training and coaching for junior officers, monitoring and maintaining welfare, morale and vigilance.
• Remained calm and effective in pressured frontline combat environments, leading troops by example.
• Demonstrated inspiring, motivational leadership in developing highly-prepared, professional units of soldiers.
• Practised and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
• Used outstanding communication skills in training and battle, providing consistent clarity and accuracy of orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Executive Entrepreneurial Studies
Pan-Atlantic University
Abuja 02.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Strategy And Development Studies
Bangladesh University Of Professionals
Dhaka, Bangladesh 01.2015 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Chartered Institute Of Shipping Of Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Rivers State 03.2011 - 03.2011
Skills
Tactical planning
Hobbies
Strolling, watching TV and playing computer games
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Referees
1. Rear Admiral Timothy T Dakwat
Chief of Naval Assessment and Standards
Naval Headquarters
Area 7, Garki
ABUJA
+2348100147928
timothydakwat@gmail.com
2. Mr Kingsley Akparanta
The Co-Ordinator
Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria
Onne-Port Harcourt
Rivers State
Nigeria
+2348038854656, +2347055287671
akparanta17@gmail.com
Timeline
Associate of Science - Executive Entrepreneurial Studies
Pan-Atlantic University
02.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Strategy And Development Studies
Bangladesh University Of Professionals
01.2015 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Chartered Institute Of Shipping Of Nigeria
03.2011 - 03.2011
Naval Officer
Ministry of Defence (Navy)
07.1985 - Current
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