Augustus Aikhomu
Augustus Akhabue Aikhomu (20 October 1939 – 17 August 2011) was an Admiral in the Nigerian Navy, who served as the de facto Vice President of Nigeria under military head of state General Ibrahim Babangida from 1986 to 1993.
Augustus Aikhomu | |
|---|---|
| 8th Vice President & Chief of General Staff | |
| In office October 1986 – August 1993 | |
| President | Ibrahim Babangida as Military President of Nigeria |
| Preceded by | Ebitu Ukiwe |
| Succeeded by | Oladipo Diya |
| Chief of Naval Staff | |
| In office January 1984 – October 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Akintunde Aduwo |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Koshoni |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1939 |
| Died | 17 August 2011 (aged 71) |
| Spouse | Rebecca Aikhomu |
| Alma mater | Yaba College of Technology Britannia Royal Naval College NIPSS |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Navy |
| Years of service | 1958–1993 |
| Rank | Admiral |
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