Emmanuel Ogalla
Emmanuel Ogalla | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Naval Staff | |
| In office 23 June 2023 – 30 October 2025 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Awwal Zubairu Gambo |
| Succeeded by | Idi Abbas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 December 1968 Enugu Ezike, East Central State, Nigeria (now in Enugu State) |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Navy |
Years of service | 1987–2025 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (born 20 December 1968) is a Nigerian Navy vice admiral who was the Chief of the Naval Staff of Nigeria.[1] He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June 2023 and served till 30 October 2025.
Early life and education
[edit]Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla was born on 20 December 1968 in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria.[1] He obtained the West African School Certificate from the Nigerian Military School, Zaria in 1987. He obtained BSc in mathematics and an MSc in strategic studies from the University of Ibadan.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Ogalla, Abubakar, Egbetokun, Lagbaja, Musa - Meet Nigeria new Service Chiefs". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 20 June 2023.