Isaac Mohammed Alfa | |
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Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Kogi East | |
In office July 2016 – January 2017 | |
Preceded by | Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja |
Succeeded by | Atai Usman |
Chief of Air Staff | |
In office 29 May 1999 – 23 April 2001 | |
Preceded by | Nsikak Eduok |
Succeeded by | Jonah Wuyep |
Personal details | |
Born | Isaac Muhammed Alfa 15 September 1950 Inye, Kogi Nigeria |
Political party | People Democratic Party |
Residence(s) | Abuja Kogi |
Profession | Politician |
Website | isaacalfa.com |
Nickname | "Air Warrior" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Air Force |
Rank | Air Marshal |
Commands | Chief of the Air Staff |
Isaac Mohammed Alfa // (born 15 September 1950 in Inye, Kogi State, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian Air Force Air Marshal, former Chief of Air Staff,[1] and Senator from Kogi State.[2]
In 2003 he contested the governorship of Kogi State. In July 2016, he was elected to the Senate of Nigeria, for the Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Kogi.[3] However on 10 January 2017 an Appeal court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria wrongly asked Alfa to vacate his seat for Atai Aidoko Ali as a senator representing Kogi East Senatorial. However, after a successful court case Isaac Alfa returned to the senatorial role after Aidoko was denied by the supreme court.[4][5]
With only four months left to the end of the tenure, Alfa's achievements should not have gone unnoticed. Alfa shed light on the capabilities of Kogi as an oil-producing state, fertile for maritime activity. Alfa's military background presented the opportunity to convene a committee introspective of security bills. However, due to the ulterior motives of the senate house, national security was less than a concern.[citation needed]