Ishaya Ibrahim
Ishaya Iko Ibrahim CFR DSS psc fwc (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]
Ishaya Ibrahim | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Naval Staff | |
| In office 20 August 2008 – 8 September 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Vice Adm. Ganiyu Adekeye |
| Succeeded by | Vice Adm. Ola Sa'ad Ibrahim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 September 1952 Jaba, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kaduna State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 4 January 2022 (aged 69) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Navy |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
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), Lokoja Admiral 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.
References
- Omonobi, Kingsley (29 August 2008). "Nigeria: New Service Chiefs Take Over Command of Armed Forces". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 July 2016 – via AllAfrica.com.