Geoffrey Mawuli Biekro | |
|---|---|
 Biekro in 2012 | |
| Born | 28 August 1952 Dodome, Ghana |
| Allegiance | Ghana |
| Service | Ghana Navy |
| Years of service | 1975 – 4 January 2016. |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Naval Staff |
Rear Admiral Geoffrey Mawuli Biekro (born 28 August 1952) [1] is a Ghanaian Military Officer. He served as the Chief of Naval Staff from March 2013 to January 2016. His appointment to the position was done after Vice Admiral Matthew Quashie was elevated to Chief of Defence Staff . [2] [3]
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