In another decree, João Lourenço determined the promotion to the Military Grade of Admiral Vice-Admiral Valentim Alberto António and to the Military Grade of Brigadeiro Colonel Francisco Hebo Zangui Longa.
The appointment and promotions took place in "the terms of the Constitution of the Republic of Angola", with the President of the Republic being "supported by the Law on National Defense and Armed Forces", says a note from the Presidency of the Republic to which VerAngola had access.