Babafemi Ogundipe
Babafemi Olatunde Ogundipe (ⓘ) (6 September 1924 – 20 November 1971) was the de facto second-in-command and first Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters from January 1966 to August 1966 during Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi's military regime. He was Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from September 1966 to August 1970 during General Yakubu Gowon's military regime.
Babafemi Ogundipe | |
|---|---|
| Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 1966–1970 | |
| Head of State | Yakubu Gowon |
| 1st Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters | |
| In office 16 January 1966 – 29 July 1966 | |
| Head of State | Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | J. E. A. Wey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 September 1924 Ago-Iwoye, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 20 November 1971 (aged 47) London, United Kingdom |
| Political party | None (military) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Omowunmi Phelan |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British Empire Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1966 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Battles/wars | World War II • Burma campaign Congo Crisis |
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