Godwin Alabi-Isama


Godwin Alabi-Isama
Born (1940-12-24) 24 December 1940 (age 83)
Ilorin, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kwara State, Nigeria)
Allegiance Nigeria
Service / branch Nigerian Army
Years of service1960–1977
Rank Brigadier general
Commands3 Marine Commando Division
Battles / warsNigerian Civil War
Alma materMons Officer Cadet School

Godwin Alabi-Isama (born 24 December 1940) is a Nigerian retired military officer,[1] author[2] and statesman who served as chief of staff to Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle of the 3 Marine Commando during the Nigerian Civil War.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Retired Army General links NASCO's founder to terrorism financing". Businessday. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  2. ^ ""Stop lying before you die" – Alabi-Isama rubbishes Obasanjo's book". Dailypost. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  3. ^ "Civil War veteran, Alabi Isama, replies Obasanjo; says ex-president an 'incredible opportunist'". Premiumtimes. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Brig Gen Alabi Isama at 82What inspired him from childhood to become a soldier". Thenewsnigeria. 24 December 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2023.