Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (born 20 December 1968) is a Nigerian Navy vice admiral who is the Chief of the Naval Staff of Nigeria.[1] He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June 2023.[2][3]
Emmanuel Ogalla | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Naval Staff | |
| Assumed office 23 June 2023 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Awwal Zubairu Gambo |
| 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–present |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
Early life and education
editEmmanuel 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.
References
edit- ^ a b "Ogalla, Abubakar, Egbetokun, Lagbaja, Musa - Meet Nigeria new Service Chiefs". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ Silas, Don (20 June 2023). "Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla: 10 things to know about new Chief of Naval Staff". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ David, Tarkaa (19 June 2023). "Meet Rear Admiral Ogalla, 24th Chief Of Naval Staff And 2nd From South-East". Retrieved 20 June 2023.