Former Chief of Defence Staff, Ibrahim Ogohi, has died, family sources confirmed.
News About Nigeria reports that Ogohi passed away on Sunday morning in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
A prayer session will be held at the National Mosque in Abuja, followed by his funeral later in the day.
His family will then travel to his hometown, Okura-Lafia, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, for his final burial.
Ogohi served as the Chief of Defence Staff from 1999 to 2003, playing a crucial role in shaping the country’s military strategy and operations during his tenure.
His legacy as a respected military leader will be remembered and honored by his family, colleagues, and the nation.
He was the first naval officer to reach a four-star rank in the Nigerian military and the first chief of defence staff from the navy.
He joined the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) in 1968 and received training in India, the UK, France, and the US.
Ogohi’s career began in the role of watchkeeping duties on the Nigeria Navy Ship (NNS) Enugu before becoming a gunnery and navigation officer in Ibadan from 1972 to 1973.
He became a laboratory officer of the naval armament depot Kirikiri in 1976 and an executive officer at NNS Akaso, Port Harcourt, from 1977 to 1978;
Ogohi became the commanding officer at NNS Eken in France in 1982 and was named the commanding officer of the NDA’s naval wing from 1986 to 1987.
He was then promoted as the NDA’s director administrator. He was also appointed chief of plans of the naval headquarters and flag officer commanding the western naval command.
