President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria approved the following changes in the nation’s Military High Command:
Air Marshal Alex Badeh takes over from Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim as Chief of Defence Staff. Major-General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah takes over from Lt.-General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff. Rear Admiral Usman O. Jibrin takes over from Vice Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba as Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu takes over from Air Marshal Badeh as Chief of Air Staff.
All the changes are with immediate effect.
The new Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Badeh was born on January 10, 1957 and joined the Air Force as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 21 Regular Course while the new Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Minimah was born on July 27, 1959 and joined the Army as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 25 Regular Course. Until his new appointment, Major-General Minimah was the Commander of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps, Jaji.
The new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Usman Jibrin was born on September 16, 1959 and joined the Navy as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 24 Regular Course. Until his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff, he was Director of Training at Defence Headquarters.
The new Chief of Air Staff and immediate past Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet, Air Vice Marshal Amosu was born on August 1, 1958 and joined the Air Force as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 25 Regular Course. Until his new appointment, Air Vice Marshal Amosu was the Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command, Makurdi.
President Jonathan has briefed the leadership of the National Assembly on the appointment of the new service chiefs and will, in keeping with the provisions of the law, request the National Assembly to formally confirm the appointments when it reconvenes.
Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity)
Good one! Mr President. Just weed out the enemy within your power house and re-suround yourself with fresh minds that will work with you and not against! Good move jare ....
Posted: at 16-01-2014 12:41 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
GEJ is now using his brain cos enemies are too much and the experienced Military are a threat to his Government.
If he is doing this to prevent coup, then he is wrong because he can prevent a military takeover only by doing the right things. Stop the corruption and many more things that this country badly needed.
For your information, most of the coups were planned and executed by junior military officers.
IN ZAKA FADI, FADI GASKIYA, KOMAI TA JA MA A YI MAKA
Posted: at 16-01-2014 02:31 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
aso4life1 at 16-01-2014 05:25 PM (11 years ago) (m)
Quote from: cadanre on 16-01-2014 02:31 PM
If he is doing this to prevent coup, then he is wrong because he can prevent a military takeover only by doing the right things. Stop the corruption and many more things that this country badly needed.
For your information, most of the coups were planned and executed by junior military officers.
I see....how are you? long time oo
if u attack my papa house, I'll retaliate but if you are peace loving,I will embrace you
Posted: at 16-01-2014 05:25 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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