Emmanuel Ogalla

Emmanuel Ogalla
Chief of the Naval Staff
Assumed office
23 June 2023
PresidentBola Tinubu
Preceded byAwwal Zubairu Gambo
Personal details
Born20 December 1968
Enugu Ezike, East Central State, Nigeria (now in Enugu State)
Alma mater
Military service
AllegianceNigeria
Branch/serviceNigerian Navy
Years of service1987–present
Rank Vice Admiral

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

Early life and education

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