Abayomi Olonisakin | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Olonisakin in 2018 | |
| Chief of Defence Staff | |
| In office 21 July 2015 – 29 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Sabundu Badeh |
| Succeeded by | Lucky Irabor |
| Commander of TRADOC | |
| In office September 2013 – July 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Salihu Zaway Uba |
| Succeeded by | Mobolaji Koleoso |
| Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Signals | |
| In office January 2013 – September 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 December 1961[1] Ekiti state, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Nigeria Military School Nigerian Defence Academy Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1979 – 2021 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands | Chief of Defence Staff Commander of TRADOC Commander of the Army Corps of Signals |
Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin CFR psc(+) GSS CMH fwc (born 2 December 1961) is a retired Nigerian Army general, former Chief of Defence Staff, and current Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon.[2] He was appointed to the position of Chief of Defence Staff on 13 July 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari.[3] He resigned from office on 29 January 2021.[4]
- ^ "Profile of the Chief of Defence Staff". Nigerian Defence Info. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Buratai posted to Benin, Olonisakin, Cameroon". Punch Newspapers. 22 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Profiles of newly appointed service chiefs by Buhari". Vanguard Nigeria. 13 July 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ^ "Buhari fires Buratai, other Service Chiefs, names replacements". 26 January 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.