Emmanuel Ogalla

Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (born 20 December 1968) is a Nigerian Navy vice admiral who is the Chief of the Naval Staff of Nigeria.^[1] He was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 19 June 2023.^[2][3]

Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla
Chief of the Naval Staff
Incumbent
Assumed office 23 June 2023
President	Bola Tinubu
Preceded by	Awwal Zubairu Gambo
Personal details
Born	(1968-12-20) 20 December 1968 (age 56) Enugu Ezike, East Central State, Nigeria (now in Enugu State)
Alma mater	Nigerian Military School Nigerian Defence Academy University of Ibadan
Military service
Allegiance	Nigeria
Branch/service	Nigerian Navy
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Vice Admiral

Early life and education

Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla was born on 20 December 1968 in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria.^[1] He obtained the West African School Certificate from the Nigerian Military School, Zaria in 1987. He obtained BSc in mathematics and an MSc in strategic studies from the University of Ibadan.^[1]