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New Chief of Naval Staff Rear Adm D J Ezeobi |
Just as we predicted yesterday
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved new appointments in the Armed Forces...According to a statement by residential spokesman, Reuben Abati on Thursday Vice Admiral O.S. Ibrahim (Kwara) was appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, while Rear Admiral D.J Ezeoba (Delta) was named Chief of Naval Staff. Air Vice Marshall A.S. Badeh (Adamawa) is the new Chief of Air Staff. The incumbent Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. O.A. Ihejirika (Abia) retains his position. President Jonathan thanked the outgoing service chiefs for their meritorious and commendable service to the nation and wished them well in their future endeavors.