Azubuike Ihejirika | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Army Staff | |
| In office September 2010 – January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Lt-Gen. A.B. Dambazau |
| Succeeded by | Lt-Gen. K. Minimah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1956 Isuikwuato, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Abia State, Nigeria) |
| Awards | Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR |
| Nickname | Dike Abia |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 17 December 1977–January 2014 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant general |
| Unit | 81 Division |
| Commands | Lagos garrison Command |
| Battles/wars | Boko Haram Insurgency War |
Azubuike Ihejirika,// CFR GSS psc(+) fwc fniqs (born 13 February 1956) is a retired Nigerian Army Lieutenant general and former Chief of Army Staff.[1][2][3]
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