Service Chief Sack and Replaced

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PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW SERVICE CHIEFS

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service.

Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.

President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” wishing them well in their future endeavours.

The new Service Chiefs are: 

Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; 

The recent appointment of General Irabor by the president is an attestation of his vibrant leadership qualities and capacities. The dynamic soldier has proved himself as a capable general on many occasions. Fighting the insurgency especially the Boko Haram elements is perhaps one of the greatest tests of his military career.

Though the assignment had put him under great stress and pressure, the General has always been on top of the situation especially when he was made the Theatre Commander of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE, North-East Nigeria, thereby showing to the whole world that his team will always have an edge over the insurgents no matter where they are hiding.

The General was also Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force in the Lake Chad Basin Area. The operations focused on Counter-Terrorism/Counterinsurgency. He is a distinguished awardee of several militaries, ECOMOG and United Nations Awards and Medals. The senior officer is widely traveled.

Below are some of his achievements when he was the Theatre Commander of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE, North-East Nigeria.

1- The fall of Sambisa

Camp Zairo, was believed to be the headquarters of the terrorists. Thanks to Irabor, who successfully gave the troops the required leadership that led to the fall of the household name: Sambisa forest. Today, the forest has been turned into a training ground.

2- Reopening of Major Roads

History has well documented the reopening of strategic roads serving as window from Nigeria to other neighborhoods. We witnessed the Sallah gift in the form of reopening the Maiduguri-Gamboru Ngala road, the Maiduguri Mobbar road and Gwoza- Madagali road. This is a feat achieved under the reign of General Irabor, owing to successful liberation of the villages and towns followed by subsequent return of people back to their homes.

3- Rapport between the military, para military and civilians

The creation of harmonious working relation between the military and civilians as well as para military in Maiduguri has added value to this astute General. Perhaps that is why the news of his redeployment was welcome with shocked. People of Borno so much value and appreciate his contributions for tirelessly ensuring they sleep with two eyes closed. The encomiums showered on him Is a testimony of how honourable he was during his stay in Maiduguri.

He takes over from General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin.

Major General Irabor who is the immediate Chief of Training and Operations, Defence headquarters, took over from the erstwhile Commander, Major General AA Tarfa.

Major General Lucky Irabor is a trained Engineer from Obafemi Awolowo University and holds two Masters Degrees from the University of Ghana, Accra, and Bangladesh University of Professionals, Dhaka.

Major General Leo Irabor as Chief of Defence Staff is a wonderful choice with his experience and commendable performance at the N/E theatre of war.

Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; 

Major General Ibrahim Attahiru who is the new Chief of Army Staff will replace General Buratai. The new chief of Army staff is from Kano state. He attended Army day secondary school Bukavu barracks kano, Nigeria. He also went on to attend the prestigious Nigerian Defense Academy, Zaris. Before his promotion, he was the Army General incharge of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu state. He is a very experienced Soldier who has seen it all in the force. We pray that he will exceed the achievements of the past Chief of Army Staffs

Who Is Maj Gen Attahiru Ibrahim?
Major General Attahiru Ibrahim is the new Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff who has replaced Buratai.

Before the appointment of Maj Gen Attahiru Ibrahim as the new Chief of Army Staff, he was incharge of the 82 Division, Nigerian Army.

Maj Gen Attahiru Ibrahim was appointed to lead the offensive against Boko Haram in the North-East in May 2017.

Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff

Awwal Zubairu Gambo

Awwal Gambo was born on the 22nd of April, 1966 and originally hails from Nasarawa LGA in Kano State. He was a member of Regular Course 36 of the Nigerian Defence Academy.

Naval Chief Rear Admiral Awwal has attended several military courses which include, Sub-Technical course and Officers Long course both at NNS QUORRA. He also attended Junior Division 48/89 and Senior Course 26 both at AFCSC Jaji.

He holds a Masters Degree in Transport Management (Logistic Option) and a PhD in Transport Management, both from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). 

Other courses attended include the National Defence Course at the South African National Defence College

Career

On 24th September 1984, Awwal Zubairu Gambo enlisted into the Nigerian Navy as a member of Regular Course 36. He was commission Sub-Lieutenant 24 September 1988. He is an Underwater Warfare specialist with a sub-specialisation in Intelligence.

He has served as the Director of Procurement at the Defence Space Administration.

Naval Chief Rear Admiral Awwal was on the 26th of January, 2020, appointed Chief of Naval Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari. The appointment makes him the 23rd person to occupy the position of the Chief of Naval Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff.

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AIR VICE MARSHAL ISIAKA OLADAYO AMAO - Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command

Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao was born on 14 Sep 65 at Enugu. He hails from Oshogbo LGA of Osun State. He attended the following academic schools: Nuhu Bamali Pry School Kaduna from 1971 - 77, Command Secondary School Kakuri Kaduna from 1977 – 82, Federal College of Freshwater and Fisheries Technology (FCFFT) New Bussa from 1994 – 96, University of Madras India from 2002 – 2003, Kaduna Polytechnic from 2005 – 2006 and National Defence University China from 2012 – 2013.

He enlisted into the Nigerian Air Force on 19 Jan 1984 as a member of 35 NDA Regular Course and was commissioned as Pilot Officer on 20 Dec 86. He started his Primary Flying Training at 301 Flying Training School (FTS) Kaduna from 1987 – 1989, did the Basic Flying Training at 303 FTS Kano from 1990 – 92 and Tactical Fighter Training at 99 Air Combat Training Group (99 ACTG) Kainji from 1993 – 99. Thereafter, went for Instructor Pilot Course at 301 FTS Kaduna from 2004 – 2005.

The senior officer had served in following NAF Units: 99 ACTG Kainji as Trainee/Sqn Pilot from 1993 – 2004, 301 FTS Kaduna as Instructor Pilot/Sqn Pilot from 2004 – 2007, HQ NAF Abuja as Air Assistance to Chief of Air Staff from Sep 08 – May 10, Nigerian High Commission London as Deputy Defence Adviser from May 10 – Aug 12 and Ag Defence Adviser from Nov 11 – Feb 12, Defence Headquarter as Assistance Director of operation from Aug 2013 – Jan 14, 99 ACTG as Commander from 25 Jan 14 – 20 Jan 15, 75 Strike Group (75 STG) as Commander from 20 Jan 15 – 16 Feb 16, Air Component Commander of operation ZAMAN LAFIYA / LAFIYA DOLE (North East operation) from 13 Feb 15 – 16 Feb 16, doubled as Acting Deputy Theater Commander (Air Ops) for operation LAFIYA DOLE from 4 Jan 16 – 16 Feb 16, Director of Policy (DOPOL) at HQ NAF, Abuja from 16 Feb – May 27 and Director of Operations (DOO) at HQ NAF, Abuja from 27 May – 6 Sep 16, Director of Training (DOT) at HQ NAF, Abuja from 6 Sep 16 – 22 Dec 16 and Director of Operations (DOO) at HQ NAF from 22 Dec 16 – 29 Jan 18. He is presently the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (TAC).

He is a fighter pilot and has participated in various operations such as: Draw Down of AFISMA operation in Mali from Aug 2013 – Jan 14, operation ZAMAN LAFIYA from 20 Feb – 19 Jul 15 and operation LAFIYA DOLE (North East operations) from 19 Jul 15 – 16 Feb 16. His decorations include: Forces Service Star (FSS), Meritorious Service Star (MSS), Distinguished Service Star (DSS), General Service Medal (GSM), River Benue Star (RBS), Passed Staff College (psc) and Fellow National Defence University (FNDU) China.

The senior officer has attended several military courses which include: Junior Division Course at Armed Forces Command Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji from Jun – Dec 1986, Senior Division Course at Defence Services Staff College India from 2002 – 2003, Defence Course at National Defence University China from 2012 – 2013, Aircraft Accident Investigation in Civil Airline at NCAT Zaria and Aircraft Accident Investigation Course at Karachi, Pakistan.

He has the following academic qualification: MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies from University of Madras, India, Master of Military Science and Strategy (MMSc) and Advance Diploma in Defence and Strategy Studies from NDU China, Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy from Kaduna Polytechnic, National Diploma in Freshwater and Fisheries Technology from FCFFT New Bussa and Nigerian Defence Academy Certificate of Education.

AVM Amao is happily married to Mrs Elizabeth Olubunmi Amao and they are blessed with 3 lovely boys. His Hobbies include: reading, dancing, travelling, playing volley ball and golf as well as fish farming.

The President congratulates the new Service Chiefs, and urges them to be loyal and dedicated in the discharge of their responsibilities.

More details later 

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media and Publicity)

January 26, 2021

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