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Owoye Andrew Azazi
11th Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria (1952–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Owoye Andrew Azazi CFR FSS GSS DSS MSS CMH (1 February 1952 – 15 December 2012) was a Nigerian army general who served as National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, was Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Nigeria, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS).[citation needed] Before his first service chief appointment (COAS), he was General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Kaduna State.[citation needed]
Quick Facts National Security Adviser, President ...
Owoye Andrew Azazi | |
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National Security Adviser | |
In office 4 October 2010 – 22 June 2012 | |
President | Goodluck Jonathan |
Preceded by | Kayode Are |
Succeeded by | Sambo Dasuki |
Chief of Defence Staff | |
In office 25 May 2007 – 20 August 2008 | |
Preceded by | Martin Luther Agwai |
Succeeded by | Paul Dike |
Chief of Army Staff | |
In office June 2006 – May 2007 | |
Preceded by | Martin Luther Agwai |
Succeeded by | Luka Yusuf |
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Born | (1952-02-01)1 February 1952 Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
Died | 15 December 2012(2012-12-15) (aged 60) Okoroba, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
Alma mater | Nigerian Defence Academy |
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Years of service | 1972–2008 |
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