Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, has passed away at the age of 75 after a brief illness. The news was confirmed in a statement released by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, on Sunday. According to the statement, Admiral Ogohi died in the early hours of Sunday at his residence in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
Admiral Ogohi had a distinguished military career, culminating in his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff in 2003, a position he held until his retirement in 2005. He played a crucial role in the country’s transition to democratic rule and contributed significantly to the professionalization of Nigeria’s armed forces.
Governor Ododo mourns passing of ex-CDS Ogohi
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the death of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, who died on Sunday at the age of 75.
In a condolence message to the family of the former Chief of Defence Staff, Governor Ododo described the late Ogohi as an illustrious son of Kogi State and one of Nigeria’s finest military officers who contributed immensely to keep Nigeria united in the face of national challenges.
“Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi was an excellent military officer and a statesman who was committed to the unity and peaceful coexistence among the people of Nigeria until his last days on earth.
“His illustrious military career saw him make enormous sacrifices as an officer to keep Nigeria as one indivisible entity and he has remained a committed elder statesman in his retirement by making invaluable contributions to the development of Kogi State and has been a huge source of inspiration to many in the country and beyond.
“Nigeria and the government and people of Kogi State have lost a fine and experienced military officer and rare statesman”, Governor Ododo said.
