Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa (10 November 1952 – 10 February 2024) was a Brigadier General in the Nigerian Army who served as Chief of Staff to former President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan.[1][2]

Jones Arogbofa
Chief of Staff to the President
In office
10 February 2014 – 29 May 2015
PresidentGoodluck Jonathan
Preceded byMike Oghiadomhe
Succeeded byAbba Kyari
Personal details
Born(1952-11-10)10 November 1952
Oka-Akoko, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
Died10 February 2024(2024-02-10) (aged 71)
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1973–2004
Rank Brigadier General

Background

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Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa was born in Oka Akoko, Ondo State on 10 November 1952. He died on 10 February 2024, at the age of 71.[3]

Career

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Arogbofa was a Brigadier General and was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1973.[4] He became Chief of Staff to Goodluck Jonathan. He was succeeded by Abba Kyari. After Abba Kyari's death, Arogbofa made a statement by saying: “You must not embarrass the president in addressing issues. The chief of staff to the president must be trustworthy because the president must rely on the chief of staff and believe that you can’t join hands with others against him. The office is not a piece of cake”.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Teniola, Eric (20 March 2014). "Why Arogbofa Became Jonathan's Chief Of Staff". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  2. ^ "How strange gift of N585m house landed Jonathan's Chief of Staff in trouble". aljazirahnews. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Jonathan, Gen Arogbofa is dead
  4. ^ Kelechi A. Kalu, George Klay Kieh (7 November 2013). United States - Africa Security Relations Terrorism, Regional Security and National Interests. Routledge, 2013. p. X. ISBN 9781135007393.
  5. ^ "General Arogbofa: Chief of Staff's office 'highly demanding'". www.today.ng. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.