Owoye Andrew Azazi | |
|---|---|
 Owoye Azazi in 2008 | |
| National Security Adviser | |
| In office 4 October 2010 – 22 June 2012 | |
| President | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Preceded by | Kayode Are |
| Succeeded by | Sambo Dasuki |
| Chief of Defence Staff | |
| In office 25 May 2007 – 20 August 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Luther Agwai |
| Succeeded by | Paul Dike |
| Chief of Army Staff | |
| In office June 2006 – May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Luther Agwai |
| Succeeded by | Luka Yusuf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1952 Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Died | 15 December 2012 (aged 60) Okoroba, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Defence Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1972–2008 |
| Rank |  General |
Owoye Andrew Azazi CFR FSS GSS DSS MSS CMH (1 February 1952 – 15 December 2012) was a Nigerian army general who served as National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, was Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Nigeria, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS).[citation needed] Before his first service chief appointment (COAS), he was General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Kaduna State.[citation needed]