1. Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, born on September 27, 1960, in Nko, Cross River State, Nigeria, is a distinguished Nigerian naval officer and diplomat.
2. He served as the 22nd Chief of Naval Staff of the Nigerian Navy from July 2015 until his retirement in January 2021. In recognition of his exemplary service, he was appointed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana in 2021.
3. Ibas had his primary education at Nko Primary School and completed it at Big Qua Primary School, Calabar, in 1971 and also attended Hope Waddell Training Institute from 1972 to 1976 and the School of Basic Studies, Ogoja, between 1977 and 1979.
4. His naval career began at the Nigerian Defence Academy on June 20, 1979, as part of the 26th Regular Course, leading to his commission as a sub-lieutenant on January 1, 1983.
5. Attended Sub-Lieutenant Technical Course at INS Venduruthy, India (1983-1984)
6. Had Primary Pilot Training at the 301 Primary Flying Training School, Nigerian Air Force Base, Kaduna (1986-1987)
7. The administrator got a Diploma in Amphibious Warfare from the U.S. Marine Corps University, Quantico, Virginia (1992-1993)
8. Attended the National Defence Course at the National Defence College, Islamabad, Pakistan, earning a Master’s degree in defence and strategic studies from Quaid-i-Azam University (2005-2006)
9. His tenure as Chief of Naval Staff from July 2015 to January 2021 was marked by significant contributions to Nigeria’s maritime security and naval operations.
10. Following his retirement from active naval service, Ibas was appointed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana in 2021, further extending his service to the nation in the diplomatic arena.
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