Abayomi Olonisakin
Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin CFR psc(+) GSS CMH fwc (born 2 December 1961) is a retired Nigerian Army general, former Chief of Defence Staff, and current Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon. He was appointed to the position of Chief of Defence Staff on 13 July 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari. He resigned from office on 29 January 2021.
Abayomi Olonisakin CFR psc(+) GSS CMH fwc | |
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Olonisakin in 2018 | |
| Chief of Defence Staff | |
| In office 21 July 2015 – 29 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Sabundu Badeh |
| Succeeded by | Lucky Irabor |
| Commander of TRADOC | |
| In office September 2013 – July 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Salihu Zaway Uba |
| Succeeded by | Mobolaji Koleoso |
| Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Signals | |
| In office January 2013 – September 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 December 1961 Ekiti state, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Nigeria Military School Nigerian Defence Academy Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1979 – 2021 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Chief of Defence Staff Commander of TRADOC Commander of the Army Corps of Signals |
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