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Abayomi Olonisakin
16th Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria (born 1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin CFR psc(+) GSS CMH fwc (born 2 December 1961) is a retired Nigerian Army general, former Chief of Defence Staff, and current Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon.[2] He was appointed to the position of Chief of Defence Staff on 13 July 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari.[3] He resigned from office on 29 January 2021.[4]
Quick Facts Chief of Defence Staff, Preceded by ...
Abayomi Olonisakin | |
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![]() Olonisakin in 2018 | |
Chief of Defence Staff | |
In office 21 July 2015 – 29 January 2021 | |
Preceded by | Alex Sabundu Badeh |
Succeeded by | Lucky Irabor |
Commander of TRADOC | |
In office September 2013 – July 2015 | |
Preceded by | Salihu Zaway Uba |
Succeeded by | Mobolaji Koleoso |
Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Signals | |
In office January 2013 – September 2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-12-02) 2 December 1961 (age 62)[1] Ekiti state, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Nigeria Military School Nigerian Defence Academy Obafemi Awolowo University |
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Years of service | 1979 – 2021 |
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Commands | Chief of Defence Staff Commander of TRADOC Commander of the Army Corps of Signals |
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