Emmanuel Ogalla
Emmanuel Ogalla | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Naval Staff | |
| Assumed office 23 June 2023 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Awwal Zubairu Gambo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1968 Enugu Ezike, East Central State, Nigeria (now in Enugu State) |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Navy |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (born 20 December 1968) is a Nigerian Navy vice admiral who is the Chief of the Naval Staff of Nigeria.[1] He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June 2023.[2][3]
Early life and education
Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla was born on 20 December 1968 in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria.[1] He obtained the West African School Certificate from the Nigerian Military School, Zaria in 1987. He obtained BSc in mathematics and an MSc in strategic studies from the University of Ibadan.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Ogalla, Abubakar, Egbetokun, Lagbaja, Musa - Meet Nigeria new Service Chiefs". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ Silas, Don (20 June 2023). "Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla: 10 things to know about new Chief of Naval Staff". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ David, Tarkaa (19 June 2023). "Meet Rear Admiral Ogalla, 24th Chief Of Naval Staff And 2nd From South-East". Retrieved 20 June 2023.