Ibrahim Ogohi

Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi CFR FSS , (14 November 1948) was Nigerian Admiral. He was the first naval officer to become Chief of Defence Staff from 1999-2003 and first Naval Officer to reach four star general In Nigeria military during the civilian administration of Nigeria.[1][2][3]

Ibrahim Ogohi
Chief of Defence Staff
In office
1999–2003
Preceded byAir Mash. Al-Amin Daggash
Succeeded byGen. Alexander Ogomudia
Personal details
Born (1948-11-14) 14 November 1948
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Navy
Years of service1970 - 2003
RankAdmiral
UnitNigerian Navy

Background

He had his early education in St John's College Kaduna from 1962 to 1966. He enrolled in Nigeria Defence Academy in 1967 of regular course 4 passing out in 1970 and then Midshipman course in United Kingdom in 1971 and technical course India in 1972, under water Warfare Course India in 1976 then the United States Naval War College Course in 1980 and in 1992.

He was Commanding officer Eken NNS France in 1982, commander NNS Anansa in 1985 and director Administrator in Nigeria Defence Academy in 1986 to 1987. In 1992 he was commanding directing staff in National War College and deputy commandant Armed forces command staff College, Jaji in 1995. In May 1999 he was Chief of Defence Staff till 2003.[4]

Notes
  1. "Chief of Defence Staff, History of The Highest Commissioned Military Officer in Nigeria | NTA.ng - Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide". Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  2. Madu, Onuorah; Jide, Olatuyi (3 October 2001). "Nigeria: Ogohi Becomes First Serving Naval Admiral". Allafrica. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  3. "General Omoigui". dawodu.com. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
  4. Udo, Mary (2017-01-26). "OGOHI, Admiral Ibrahim". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2020-04-07.


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