Ibrahim Ogohi

Ibrahim Ogohi
Chief of Defence Staff
In office
29 May 1999 – 27 June 2003
Preceded byAir Mash. Al-Amin Daggash
Succeeded byGen. Alexander Ogomudia
Personal details
Born(1948-11-14)14 November 1948
Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Died30 June 2024(2024-06-30) (aged 75)
Abuja, Nigeria
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Navy
Years of service1970–2003
Rank Admiral
UnitNigerian Navy

Ibrahim Ogohi CFR FSS MSS PSC, (14 November 1948 – 30 June 2024) was a Nigerian Navy admiral, who was the first naval officer to become Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria from 1999 to 2003 and the first Naval Officer to reach four star rank in the Nigerian military during the civilian administration of Nigeria.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "Chief of Defence Staff, History of The Highest Commissioned Military Officer in Nigeria | NTA.ng - Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide". Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  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 7 April 2020.

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