President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Real Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla as the Chief Of Naval Staff (CNS). This followed the sacking of all the Security heads, including the heads of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, and Customs.
Others appointed alongside Ogalla are the Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Christopher Musa; the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja; and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Hassan Abubarkar.
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Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla was born on December 20, 1968, in Umopu, Enugu Ezike, Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. He completed his secondary education at NMS Zaria in June 1987, where he excelled as the top student in Sciences, achieving A1 grades in all subjects except English.
He then went on to join the 39th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. His exceptional performance during his course at NDA earned him the prestigious Sword of Honor as the best naval cadet.
Commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant on September 16, 1992, Rear Admiral Ogalla has had a distinguished naval career, rising through the ranks to his current position as Rear Admiral, effective from September 16, 2021.
Throughout his career, he has undergone various specialized training programs to enhance his professional expertise. Notable among these are the completion of the STC NNS QUORRA, Basic Hydrography at the National Hydrographic School in India in May 2000, and the Junior and Senior Staff Courses at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji in November 2001 and July 2006, respectively.
He also participated in the National Defense College (NDC) Course 22, where he earned the award of fdc (fellow of the Defense College) in August 2014. As part of the NDC course, he pursued the MSc Strategic Studies program at the University of Ibadan from 2014 to 2015.
Throughout his naval career, Rear Admiral Ogalla has served on board several ships, including NNS AMBE, ARADU, LANA, EKUN, AGU, QUORRA, BEECROFT, DELTA, and PATHFINDER.
Notably, he played a vital role during the ECOMOG Operations in Liberia in 1996 while serving on board NNS EKUN. His exceptional leadership as the Base Operations Officer at NNS PATHFINDER led to a significant reduction in illegal activities within the base area of operations.
He has also served in various instructional and command positions, including Instructor, CI and Commandant of the Nigerian Navy Hydrographic School (NNHS), as well as other roles such as Staff Officer 1 Survey and Deputy Director Instruments at the Nigerian Navy Hydrographic Office (NNHO), Deputy Director Hydro and Director of Planning and Research at NHQ, and Deputy Director Audit at the National Assembly. Currently, he serves as the Director of Logistics, Nigerian Navy Headquarters (DLL NHQ).
Rear Admiral Ogalla's contributions to the Nigerian Navy have been recognized with several decorations, including the Federal Silver Service (FSS), Meritorious Service (MSS), Distinguished Service (DSS), and Grand Service Star (GSS). He is a member of the Nigerian Hydrographic Society, the Nigerian Institute of Management, and the International Earth Rotation Services. Furthermore, he holds the distinction of being a fellow of the Occupational Safety and Health Association of the United Kingdom.
Outside of his professional endeavours, Rear Admiral Ogalla is a devoted family man. He is married to Mrs. Ijeoma Ogalla, and they are blessed with two children. In his leisure time, he enjoys activities such as jogging, reading, and researching science and nature.
The unwavering dedication to excellence, ongoing professional development, and significant contributions to the Nigerian Navy and maritime industry have all distinguished Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla's career. His remarkable achievements and dedication to his responsibilities have earned him respect and admiration within the naval community and beyond. Real
Others appointed alongside Ogalla are the Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Christopher Musa; the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja; and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Hassan Abubarkar.
Profile of Real Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla
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He then went on to join the 39th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. His exceptional performance during his course at NDA earned him the prestigious Sword of Honor as the best naval cadet.
Commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant on September 16, 1992, Rear Admiral Ogalla has had a distinguished naval career, rising through the ranks to his current position as Rear Admiral, effective from September 16, 2021.
Throughout his career, he has undergone various specialized training programs to enhance his professional expertise. Notable among these are the completion of the STC NNS QUORRA, Basic Hydrography at the National Hydrographic School in India in May 2000, and the Junior and Senior Staff Courses at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji in November 2001 and July 2006, respectively.
He also participated in the National Defense College (NDC) Course 22, where he earned the award of fdc (fellow of the Defense College) in August 2014. As part of the NDC course, he pursued the MSc Strategic Studies program at the University of Ibadan from 2014 to 2015.
Throughout his naval career, Rear Admiral Ogalla has served on board several ships, including NNS AMBE, ARADU, LANA, EKUN, AGU, QUORRA, BEECROFT, DELTA, and PATHFINDER.
Notably, he played a vital role during the ECOMOG Operations in Liberia in 1996 while serving on board NNS EKUN. His exceptional leadership as the Base Operations Officer at NNS PATHFINDER led to a significant reduction in illegal activities within the base area of operations.
He has also served in various instructional and command positions, including Instructor, CI and Commandant of the Nigerian Navy Hydrographic School (NNHS), as well as other roles such as Staff Officer 1 Survey and Deputy Director Instruments at the Nigerian Navy Hydrographic Office (NNHO), Deputy Director Hydro and Director of Planning and Research at NHQ, and Deputy Director Audit at the National Assembly. Currently, he serves as the Director of Logistics, Nigerian Navy Headquarters (DLL NHQ).
Rear Admiral Ogalla's contributions to the Nigerian Navy have been recognized with several decorations, including the Federal Silver Service (FSS), Meritorious Service (MSS), Distinguished Service (DSS), and Grand Service Star (GSS). He is a member of the Nigerian Hydrographic Society, the Nigerian Institute of Management, and the International Earth Rotation Services. Furthermore, he holds the distinction of being a fellow of the Occupational Safety and Health Association of the United Kingdom.
Outside of his professional endeavours, Rear Admiral Ogalla is a devoted family man. He is married to Mrs. Ijeoma Ogalla, and they are blessed with two children. In his leisure time, he enjoys activities such as jogging, reading, and researching science and nature.
The unwavering dedication to excellence, ongoing professional development, and significant contributions to the Nigerian Navy and maritime industry have all distinguished Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla's career. His remarkable achievements and dedication to his responsibilities have earned him respect and admiration within the naval community and beyond. Real
Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla is from Umuopu, Igbo Eze North LGA of Enugu State and is the first Nsukka indigene to hold such a prestigious position.
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