The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) is a statutory office held by the professional head of the Indian Navy (IN),the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. Customarily held by a four-star admiral,the CNS is the senior-most operational officer of the IN,tasked with the roles of overseeing the force's overall functioning during states of peace and conflict,along with the realization of India's strategic maritime objectives,namely,the defence of the country's sovereignty against maritime threats and the security of international sea lines in the Indo-Pacific.
The Nigerian Navy (NN) is the naval branch of the Nigerian armed forces. With more than 70 warships,it is categorised as the fourth strongest navy in Africa. It is considered well-trained and has participated in several peacekeeping missions.
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 by 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.
The Chief of the Naval Staff,is a military appointment and a Statutory office held by a four-star admiral in the Pakistan Navy,who is nominated and appointed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan and confirmed by the President of Pakistan.
The National Defence College,located in New Delhi,is the defence service training institute and highest seat of strategic learning for officers of the Defence Service and the Civil Services. This is a very prestigious course attended only by a few hand-picked defence officers of One-Star rank and civil servants of the rank of Joint secretary to the Government of India. Each year,approximately 25 officers from friendly foreign countries like the US,UK,Canada,France,Germany,Australia,Vietnam,Sri Lanka,Nepal,UAE and others attend the course.
Suleiman Saidu is a retired Nigerian Navy Rear Admiral who served as Chief of Naval Staff from September to November 1993.
Kayode Olofin-Moyin is a Nigerian politician and navy officer.
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.
Vice Admiral Nilakanta Krishnan,PVSM,DSC,was a former flag officer in the Indian Navy. He was the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
Vice Admiral Mathew Quashie was a Ghanaian naval officer and was the twenty-ninth Chief of Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces. He also served as the Chief of Naval Staff of the Ghana Navy from 3 April 2009 to 28 March 2013.
George Nnadozie Alily is a former naval officer,author,inspirational speaker and maritime security consultant.
Admiral (retired) Jayantha Perera RWP,VSV,USP,ndu,psc was the 19th Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy.
Dele Joseph EzeobaGSS fwc MSc MRIN FCIS is a retired vice admiral in the Nigerian Navy who was the 20th Chief of the Naval Staff. Prior to that appointment,he served as Deputy Commandant at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC),Jaji,Nigeria.
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.
The chief of the naval staff (CNS) is the military head and highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Navy. The Chief of the Naval Staff is usually the highest ranking and most senior admiral to serve in the Nigerian Armed Forces unless the Chief of Defence Staff is a naval officer. The position is often occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Chief of the Naval Staff reports to the Chief of Defence Staff,who also reports to the Defence Minister. The Statutory duty of the Officer is to formulate and execute policies towards the highest attainment of National Security and operational competence of the Nigerian Navy.
Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar is retired flag officer in the Indian Navy. He served as 25th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). Previously,he served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief,Western Naval Command. In his prior appointments,he served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff,Chief of Personnel,Controller Personnel Services,the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet,Flag Officer Sea Training and the Chief of the Staff of the Western Naval Command. He was the Commandant of the Naval War College,Goa and served as a naval advisor to the government of Seychelles. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy,the Naval War College,the Army War College,Mhow and the Royal College of Defence Studies.
Jibrin Isah is Nigerian politician and banker,who is the senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District of Kogi State at the 9th National Assembly.
Samuel Ilesanmi Alade is a retired Nigerian Navy admiral who was the 15th Commandant of the National Defence College,Abuja and the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command,Apapa,Lagos,Nigeria. He is the Balogun of Akure.
Vice Admiral Seth Amoama was the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces. He was appointed by President Akufo Addo in January 2021 and retired effective January 2024. He replaced Lieutenant General Obed Akwa,who retired at the start of February 2021. Prior to that he was the Chief of Naval Staff of the Ghana Navy appointed since 2019.
Awwal Zubairu Gambopsc AM GSS ensp (RSA) MTM MNIM MUSNI FCIS FIIPS FCAI is a retired Nigerian Navy vice admiral and a former Chief of the Naval Staff of Nigeria,appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on 26 January 2021.
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