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President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria approved the following changes in the nation’s Military High Command:
Air Marshal Alex Badeh takes over from Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim as Chief of Defence Staff;
Major-General Kenneth Tobiah Jacob Minimah takes over from Lt.-General Azubike O. Ihejirika as Chief of Army Staff;
Rear Admiral Usman O. Jibrin takes over from Vice Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba as Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu takes over from Air Marshal Badeh as Chief of Air Staff.
All the changes are with immediate effect.
The new Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Badeh was born on January 10, 1957 and joined the Air Force as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 21 Regular Course while the new Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Minimah was born on July 27, 1959 and joined the Army as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 25 Regular Course. Until his new appointment, Major-General Minimah was the Commander of the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps, Jaji.
The new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Usman Jibrin was born on September 16, 1959 and joined the Navy as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 24 Regular Course. Until his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff, he was Director of Training at Defence Headquarters.
The new Chief of Air Staff and immediate past Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet, Air Vice Marshal Amosu was born on August 1, 1958 and joined the Air Force as a member of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 25 Regular Course. Until his new appointment, Air Vice Marshal Amosu was the Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command, Makurdi.
President Jonathan has briefed the leadership of the National Assembly on the appointment of the new service chiefs and will, in keeping with the provisions of the law, request the National Assembly to formally confirm the appointments when it reconvenes.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
January 16, 2014
*Ministers watch out,some of you will be relieved of your portfolios soon!
Undercover secrets, Mr President what are u up to this time, why the shuffle?
ReplyDeleteBecause you've had the chance to enter the Aso Rock abi? Don't worry I'll end your engagements soon:::::Reuben Abati
DeleteMr President where do that leave the Igbos in this administration,you removed the only person that is making our mind strong in your Government! Hmmmmm!!!
DeleteDear Anon 2:45 with claims. That is not the Stephanie Okereke that is allowed into the bedrooms of Aso rock sometimes. - :::::: THE REAL REUBEN ABATI has spoken.
DeleteMama can control her hubby jona ooo. D new chief of army staff is from madam patience village. Too bad for ameachi cos now both the army n police wil seriously be on his matter. Lets see wat unfolds in rivers state. I do hop d army maintain der rep sha
DeleteMy sugar daddy is one of them... Yaaaay. *tongue out*
ReplyDeleteShut up your mouth!! Why do you want to tarnish his image??:::::Reuben Abati
DeleteSo called R. Abati,Is it because I have not been picking your calls? Wonder who gave u my number. MtcheEeeew
DeleteLol@ Reuben Abati. SDKers are too funny!
DeleteWhat will I be doing with a low life like you? You better go to school @anon 3:24:::::Reuben Abati
DeleteMy President looks sexy in this military attire. Goodluck for 2015... Whether they like it or not.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Drop your account number and expect a reward soon:::::Reuben Abati
DeletePlease call ur blog visitor to order.
DeleteOk sir and more changes on the way
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To help flush out the stupidity in you:::::Reuben Abati
DeleteLol...mr.fake-ass reuben,did you eat bitter cola? Do u need some sweetner? Kmt!
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2015 beckons.
ReplyDeleteSeeing GEJ in that uniform made me smile. I love ma president...EEE!!!
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Deletethis fake reuben abati ....u get time ohhhh. didirin
DeleteHmmmm Plan B activited.Who said dis man doesn't kw wt he is doin?
ReplyDeleteRomeo please get a Juliet quickly!
DeleteRubynnia:
ReplyDeleteOne of the prophecies I read online coming to pass.
PS: btw, Stella thanks for changing the template back to white. It was odd reading your blog with that pink one-quite oooodddddd!
Oh Boy! C Bros in that pics na. He's not smiling at all! Looking fierce but God. Na so my MD scatter management as e become MD so aint nothing wrong with this.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, Anon advicing someone to get a juliet, u forgot to Add ur spam name. Reuben Abati.. hahaha
What will I be doing with a low life like you? You better go to school @anon 3:24:::::Reuben Abati
DeleteHmmm President GEJ wants everyone to seat up in his government and not take orders for granted,he wants every Nigerian to deliver at his or her best,the military needs the change for the defense system also to improve and get better,2015 is around the corner, no time for tortoise walk, please Mr Reuben abeg am contented, thanks kind.
ReplyDeleteYes ke! He indeed wants them to SEAT up. Upon all your sabi sabi, u can't write without ambiguity. You are just who I assumed you'd be. Sabi sabi. Wey no know anything.
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DeleteAnons be like......
DeleteThe stage is getting ready for 2015 election
ReplyDeleteGeneral Kenneth Minimah has always been competent and disciplined right from our student days at the Baptist High School, Port Harcourt. Best Wishes General.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the Prez's pix cos of one thing. His ADC. The guy is cute.
DeleteI think General Kenneth is a good man. I met him once when i was with my elder brother and he spoke so passionately about Nigeria and the level of insecurity everywhere in the country.
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I think General Kenneth is a good man. I met him once when i was with my elder brother and he spoke so passionately about Nigeria and the level of insecurity everywhere in the country.
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Army uniform actually fits him, but am not comfortable wt the changes. Removing the only Igbo man means he is saying he can do wtout tn igbos. We shall see in 2015
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