INSPIRATIONAL ARCHITECT OF THE WEEK

INSPIRATIONAL ARCHITECT OF THE WEEK

Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonou (rtd) is described as a Woman of many firsts. She was Born on January 18, 1959. Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonou studied Architecture from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She undertook her professional examinations and practiced in an architectural firm for two years prior to her joining the Nigerian Navy.

As a trained architect and an expert in Naval logistics, she has served in various Naval formations and in different capacities across Nigeria. Among her many accomplishments and accolades received includes: 

• She was the first female officer to command a squadron at the Naval College

• She was also the first female military officer to attend the then National War College, now National Defence College, where she emerged the best overall graduating student and won the Commander-in-Chief’s prize as well as the Commandant’s prize for the best research.

• She is the first female officer to be ranked as a Rear Admiral in the Nigerian Navy and also achieved same feat in Africa

• She is the first Group Managing Director/CEO of Nigeria Navy Holdings

Surprisingly, she is also married to an Architect, Arc.Abayomi Hotonu and their union is blessed with three Children.