Emmanuel Ogalla

Emmanuel Ogalla
Chief of the Naval Staff
Assumed office
23 June 2023
PresidentBola Tinubu
Preceded byAwwal Zubairu Gambo
Personal details
Born (1968-12-20) 20 December 1968 (age 55)
Enugu Ezike, East Central State, Nigeria (now in Enugu State)
Alma mater
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Navy
Years of service1987–present
Rank Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (born 20 December 1968) is a Nigerian Navy vice admiral who is the Chief of the Naval Staff of Nigeria.[1] He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June 2023.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Ogalla, Abubakar, Egbetokun, Lagbaja, Musa - Meet Nigeria new Service Chiefs". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. ^ Silas, Don (20 June 2023). "Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla: 10 things to know about new Chief of Naval Staff". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  3. ^ David, Tarkaa (19 June 2023). "Meet Rear Admiral Ogalla, 24th Chief Of Naval Staff And 2nd From South-East". Retrieved 20 June 2023.