Ibrahim Ogohi Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Death

Maria Olanrewaju | July 2, 2024 | Find It | No Comments

Ibrahim Ogohi (14 November 1948 – 30 June 2024) was a distinguished Nigerian Navy admiral. He made history as the first naval officer to become Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, serving from 1999 to 2003. He was also the first naval officer to reach the four-star rank in the Nigerian military during Nigeria’s civilian administration.

Ibrahim Ogohi Profile

Name	Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi
Real Name	Ibrahim Ogohi
Date of Birth	14 November 1948
Date of Death	30 June 2024
State of Origin	Kogi State
Tribe	Ebira
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Navy Admiral
Religion	N/A
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$200,000
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Educational Background

Ogohi attended St. John’s College in Kaduna from 1962 to 1966. He enrolled in the Nigeria Defence Academy in 1967 as part of Regular Course 4 and graduated in 1970. He completed a Midshipman course in the United Kingdom in 1971, followed by a technical course in India in 1972, an Underwater Warfare Course in India in 1976, and the United States Naval War College courses in 1980 and 1992.

Career

Ogohi began his career as the Commanding Officer of Eken NNS France in 1982. He commanded NNS Anansa in 1985 and served as the Director of Administration at the Nigeria Defence Academy from 1986 to 1987. In 1992, he was a commanding directing staff at the National War College and became the Deputy Commandant of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, in 1995. He served as the Chief of Defence Staff from May 1999 to June 2003.

Controversies

Details of any controversies associated with Ibrahim Ogohi are not well-documented in public sources. He maintained a reputation as a disciplined and professional officer throughout his career.

Personal Life

Ogohi was known for his dedication to his career and his country. Information about his personal life, including his family and hobbies, is limited in public records.