Former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi (retd), has died.
He died on Sunday in Abuja at the age of 75.
President Bola Tinubu extended his condolences to the family of late Admiral Ogohi, in a statement by his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale
President Tinubu stated that the deceased’s services to the nation would always be remembered and prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort to his family.
Also, Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, mourned the death of the former defence chief.
In a condolence message to the family, the governor described the late Ogohi as an illustrious son of Kogi and one of Nigeria’s finest military officers who contributed immensely to keep Nigeria united in the face of national challenges.
Ododo, who praised the sacrifices and impact of the former Chief of Defence Staff, and urged his family to be consoled by his outstanding records and contributions as a military officer and a statesman.
The late Admiral Ogohi, born in November 1948 had his early education at Saint John’s College Kaduna from 1962 to 1966 and was the first naval officer to become Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff.
He was Commanding Officer Eken NNS France in 1982, Commander NNS Anansa in 1985 and Director Administrator at the NDA from 1986 to 1987.
In May 1999, Ogohi was appointed Defence Chief by President Olusegun Obasanjo and served from 1999 to 2003, where he retired meritoriously.