Kenneth Minimah
Kenneth Minimah, CFR GSS, psc(+), fwc (born 27 July 1959) is a retired Nigerian army lieutenant general who served as Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Lieutenant general Kenneth Minimah CFR GSS, psc(+), fwc | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Army Staff | |
| In office January 2014 – July 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Lt-Gen. A. Ihejirika |
| Succeeded by | Lt-Gen. T.Y. Buratai |
| General Officer Commanding 81 Division, Lagos Garrison Command | |
| In office 2010–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Maj-Gen E. Nwanjuma |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen O.A Umahi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1959 Opobo, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Rivers State, Nigeria) |
| Relations | Felly Elimabha Minimah (Spouse) |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Defence Academy University of Ibadan |
| Awards | Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1977–2015 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Unit | 81 Division |
| Commands | 149 Infantry Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Boko Haram Insurgency War |
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