James David Watkins was a United States Navy admiral and former Chief of Naval Operations who served as the United States Secretary of Energy during the George H. W. Bush administration,also chairing U.S. government commissions on HIV/AIDS and ocean policy. Watkins also served on the boards of various companies and other nongovernmental organizations and as the co-chair of the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative.
Abubakar Dangiwa Umar was governor of Kaduna state in Nigeria from August 1985 to June 1988 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. After retiring from the army in 1993,he became a social critic and the founder of Movement for Unity and Progress,a political party.
The Nigerian Navy (NN) is a branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is among the largest navies on the African continent,consisting of 25,000 personnel as at 2021. Its motto is "Onward Together".
Owoye Andrew AzaziGSS DSS MSS CMH 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). Before his first service chief appointment (COAS),he was General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division,Kaduna State.
Okoh Ebitu Ukiwe is a retired Commodore in the Nigerian Navy who served as the de facto Vice President of Nigeria under military head of state General Ibrahim Babangida from 1985 to 1986.
Okhai Michael Akhigbe was a vice admiral of the Nigerian Navy who served as de facto vice president of Nigeria under military head of state General Abdusalami Abubakar from June 1998 to May 1999,when the military government was terminated and replaced with the Fourth Nigerian Republic. He previously served as Chief of Naval Staff,the highest-ranking officer of the Nigerian Navy from 1994 to 1998;military governor of Lagos State from 1986 to 1988;and military governor of Ondo State from 1985 to 1986.
Murtala Hamman-Yero Nyako,GCON,CFR:rcds,D.Agric. (H.C.) was elected Executive Governor of Adamawa State,Nigeria,taking office in May 2007. Prior to then he served in the Navy,at one time being Military-Governor of Niger State,and being appointed Chief of Naval Staff in December 1989.
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba was a Nigerian politician who was elected senator for the Kebbi South constituency in Kebbi State,Nigeria in April 2007.
Babatunde Osotimehin was a Nigerian physician,who served as Minister of Health,and in 2011 became the executive director of the United Nations Population Fund,holding the rank of Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations,reappointed in August 2014 until his death. Osotimehin's interests were youth and gender,and he advocated for reproductive health and reproductive rights,particularly within the context of the HIV epidemic. One of his strengths was his reliance on data and evidence.
Dominic Obukadata Oneya was Administrator of Kano State,Nigeria from August 1996 to August 1998 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha,then Administrator of Benue State from August 1998 to May 1999 during the transitional regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar,handing over power to the elected executive governor George Akume on 29 May 1999. Later,he became Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association.
Allison Amaechina Madueke is a retired Nigerian naval officer. He was Chief of Naval Staff of Nigeria from 1993 to 1994,military governor of Anambra State from January 1984 to August 1985,and Imo State military governor from 1985 to 1986.
Adekunle Shamusideen Lawal was a Nigerian Naval Admiral who served as military Governor of Lagos State from 1975 to 1977 and military Governor of Imo State from 1977 to 1978.
Helen U. Esuene is a former Nigerian civil servant who was appointed Minister of State for Health,and later Minister of Environment and Housing in the Cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo between 2005 and 2007.
Lawan Gwadabe is a Nigerian military officer,he was Military Administrator of Niger State in Nigeria from December 1987 to January 1992 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. Gwadabe was one of the few men in the army enjoyed the best of life,training and privilege,known for his peculiar swagger,and handsomeness.He was accused of planning a coup against General Sani Abacha in 1995,for which he was jailed,tortured and convicted of treason. After Abacha's death he was granted a state pardon.
Adetoye Oyetola Sode is a retired Rear Admiral of the Nigerian Navy and the Military Administrator of Oyo State,Nigeria from December 1993 to September 1994 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.
Kayode Olofin-Moyin is a Nigerian politician and navy officer.
Abdulmumini Aminu is a retired Nigerian army colonel,he was military governor of Borno State between August 1985 and August 1988 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He later became chairman of the Nigeria Football Association,and then chairman of the West Africa Football Union.
Chief Akintunde Aduwo is a retired Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral who served as Chief of Naval Staff from 1980 to 1983 and as military governor of the Nigerian Western State from July 1975 to August 1975 during the military regime of General Murtala Muhammed.
Lt. Colonel Joseph Iorshagher Akaagerger was the Military Administrator of Katsina State,Nigeria from August 1998 to 29 May 1999. After the return to democracy,in April 2007 he was elected to the Senate representing Benue North East.
Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibaspsc+ GSS AM ndc MSc is a retired Nigerian Navy vice admiral,who was the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Nigerian Navy from 2015 to 2021.
Nigerian Navy 