Okhai Michael Akhigbe GCON

Vice admiralOkhai Michael Akhigbe GCON
Position: Chief of General Staff
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Country: Nigeria
Category: Politician
Place of Birth: Fugar, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Fugar, Edo State, Nigeria)
Date of Birth: Sep 29 1946

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Okhai Michael Akhigbe GCON (29 September 1946 – 13 October 2013)[1] was a vice admiral of the Nigerian Navy[2] who served as de facto vice president of Nigeria (as Chief of General Staff) under military head of state General Abdusalami Abubakar from June 1998 to May 1999,[3] 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.[4]

Mike Akhigbe
10th Chief of General Staff
In office
9 June 1998 – 29 May 1999
Head of stateAbdulsalami Abubakar
Preceded byOladipo Diya
Succeeded byAtiku Abubakar as civilian Vice President of Nigeria
Chief of Naval Staff
In office
August 1994 – June 1998
Preceded byRear Adm. Allison Madueke
Succeeded byVice Adm. Jubril Ayinla
Governor of Lagos State
In office
August 1986 – July 1988
Preceded byGbolahan Mudasiru
Succeeded byRaji Rasaki
Governor of Ondo State
In office
September 1985 – August 1986
Preceded byMichael Bamidele Otiko
Succeeded byEkundayo B. Opaleye
Personal details
Born29 September 1946
Fugar, Southern Region,
British Nigeria
(now FugarEdo State, Nigeria)
Died28 October 2013 (aged 67)
New York, United States
Alma materNigerian Defence Academy
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Navy
Years of service1967–1999
Rank Vice admiral
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Early life

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Akhigbe was born on September 29, 1946, in Fugar, Aviawu clan in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State and was educated at Afenmai Anglican Grammar School, Igarra from 1961 to 1965.[5]

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Military career

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He attended the Nigerian Defence Academy, Royal Naval School of Maritime Operations Dryad, Southwick UK, Command and Staff College Jaji, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, University of Poitiers, Rouen, France, and the International Defense Management Program at the Naval Postgraduate School, in California, United States.

He was the Principal Welfare Officer of the Nigerian Navy Flagship NNS Aradu, Military Governor of Lagos and Ondo States, Director, Naval Plans, Naval Headquarters, Flag Officer commanding the Easter Naval Command and Chief of Naval Staff.

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Chief of General Staff

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In 1998 he became the Chief of General Staff and Vice President of Nigeria. Admiral Okhai Michael Akhigbe is remembered for his numerous services to his community and nation, especially his role during the transition from military to civilian rule in 1999 when he was the Chief of General Staff to Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar.

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Later career

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Akhigbe was an Attorney with specialization in Maritime Law. He was also a seasoned businessman with substantial investments in real estate. He died in the US on 28 October 2013.[citation needed]

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Honours

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He was awarded the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), in 1998 and an honorary doctorate by the University of Benin in 2003. His military decorations include Force Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, and Defense Service Star.[citation needed]

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Community development

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Akhigbe brought electricity to the Fugar community. He brought the administrative headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State Nigeria to Fugar City. He was the single most important factor in the rehabilitation of the Teacher's college Ikere Ekiti, later called Ondo State College of Education. Admiral Akhigbe, then a Navy Commander and Military Governor of old Ondo State approved the appointment of USAID-HARVARD trained educationist, Dr Sam Adebayo Adewuya as the Sole Administrator of the college with the sole command of returning the dilapidated college to functional level within three years. The college has since evolved into the University of Education, Ekiti State TUNEDIK.

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