Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo is a Nigerian Naval Officer. He was appointed the Chief of Naval Staff by President Buhari. Rear Admiral Gambo was born on 22nd April 1966 in Kano State.
Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo Profile
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Name |
Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo |
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Real Name |
Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo |
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Date of Birth |
22nd April 1966 |
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Age |
54 years (2020) |
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State of Origin |
Kano State |
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Religion |
Muslim |
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Occupation |
Naval Officer |
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Rank |
Rear Admiral |
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Net Worth |
Unknown |
Educational Background
Rear Admiral Gambo holds a Masters degree in transport management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
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He attended a Sub-Technical course and Officers Long course at the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) QUORRA. 
Rear Admiral Gambo attended a Junior Division 48/89 and Senior Course 26 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji.
Career
Rear Admiral Gambo was enlisted into the Nigerian Navy in 1984 as a member of Regular Course 36. He was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant into the Nigerian Navy in September 1988.
With specialization in intelligence, Gambo is an Underwater Warfare specialist.
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He was the Director of Procurement at the Defence Space Administration.
In January 2021, President Buhari appointed Rear Admiral Gambo as the Chief of Naval Staff.
Personal life
Rear Admiral Gambo is married with children