11th Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria (1952–2012)
General
Owoye Andrew Azazi
CFR FSSGSS DSS MSS CMH
National Security Adviser
In office 4 October 2010 – 22 June 2012
President
Goodluck Jonathan
Preceded by
Kayode Are
Succeeded by
Sambo Dasuki
Chief of Defence Staff
In office 25 May 2007 – 20 August 2008
Preceded by
Martin Luther Agwai
Succeeded by
Paul Dike
Chief of Army Staff
In office June 2006 – May 2007
Preceded by
Martin Luther Agwai
Succeeded by
Luka Yusuf
Personal details
Born
(1952-02-01)1 February 1952 Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Died
15 December 2012(2012-12-15) (aged 60) Okoroba, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Alma mater
Nigerian Defence Academy
Military service
Allegiance
Nigeria
Branch/service
Nigerian Army
Years of service
1972–2008
Rank
General
Owoye Andrew AzaziCFR FSSGSS DSS MSS CMH (1 February 1952 – 15 December 2012) 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).[citation needed] Before his first service chief appointment (COAS), he was General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Kaduna State.[citation needed]
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