J. E. A. Wey
Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey (6 March 1918 – 12 December 1991) was a Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral who served as head of the Nigerian Navy (i.e. Chief of Naval Staff), acting foreign minister, and chief of staff of the Supreme Headquarters, making him the de facto vice president of Nigeria during Yakubu Gowon's regime.
Vice admiral J. E. A. Wey | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters | |
| In office 1 August 1966 – 29 July 1975 | |
| Head of State | Yakubu Gowon |
| Preceded by | Babafemi Ogundipe |
| Succeeded by | Olusegun Obasanjo |
| Chief of Naval Staff | |
| In office March 1964 – January 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Commodore A.R. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Rear Adm. N.B. Soroh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 March 1918 Calabar, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria) |
| Died | 12 December 1991 (aged 73) Nigeria |
| Political party | None (military) |
| Spouse | Anne Wey |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Navy |
| Years of service | 1940-1975 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Battles/wars | Nigerian Civil War |
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