Ishaya Ibrahim Explained

Ishaya Ibrahim
Honorific Prefix:Vice Admiral
Birth Date:19 September 1952
Birth Place:Jaba, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kaduna State, Nigeria)
Office1:Chief of Naval Staff
Term Start1:20 August 2008
Term End1:8 September 2010
Predecessor1:Vice Adm. Ganiyu Adekeye
Successor1:Vice Adm. Ola Sa'ad Ibrahim
Allegiance: Nigeria
Rank: Vice Admiral

Ishaya Iko Ibrahim (19 September 1952 – 4 January 2022) was the 18th Chief of the Nigerian Naval Staff. He was flag officer commanding Naval training command and Naval western command before his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff in August 2008.[1]

Background and early life

Admiral Ibrahim was born in Jaba local government in Kaduna State. He spent and grew up in Kwoi where he had his primary education. He finished his secondary education in S.I.M Secondary School in Kagoro.He Joined the Navy as a member of the 14th regular combatant course.

Career

Rear Admiral I.I Ishaya Served as the Chairman Board of Directors, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), LokojaAdmiral Ibrahim served on board several ships, He was the deputy defence attaché in Cotonou, Republic of Benin.

Personal life

Admiral Ibrahim was Married to Mrs Grace Ibrahim and they have six children.

Notes and References

  1. News: Omonobi, Kingsley . Nigeria: New Service Chiefs Take Over Command of Armed Forces . . 29 August 2008 . 29 July 2016 . AllAfrica.com.