Mike Akhigbe
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Born | 29 September 1946 Vice admiral |
Okhai Michael Akhigbe
Early life
Akhigbe was born on September 29, 1946, in Fugar, Aviawu clan in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State and was educated at Afenmai Anglican Grammar School, Igarra from 1961 to 1965.[5]
Military career
He attended the
He was the Principal Welfare Officer of the Nigerian Navy Flagship NNS Aradu, Military Governor of Lagos and Ondo States, Director, Naval Plans, Naval Headquarters, Flag Officer commanding the Easter Naval Command and Chief of Naval Staff.
Chief of General Staff
In 1998 he became the Chief of General Staff and Vice President of Nigeria. Admiral Okhai Michael Akhigbe is remembered for his numerous services to his community and nation, especially his role during the transition from military to civilian rule in 1999 when he was the Chief of General Staff to Gen.
Later career
Akhigbe was an Attorney with specialization in Maritime Law. He was also a seasoned businessman with substantial investments in real estate. He died in the US on 28 October 2013.[citation needed]
Honours
He was awarded the honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), in 1998 and an honorary doctorate by the University of Benin in 2003. His military decorations include Force Service Star, Meritorious Service Star, and Defense Service Star.[citation needed]
Community development
Akhigbe brought electricity to the Fugar community. He brought the administrative headquarters of Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State Nigeria to Fugar City. He was the single most important factor in the rehabilitation of the Teacher's college Ekiti, later called Ondo State College of Education. Admiral Akhigbe, then a Commodore and military Governor of old Ondo State approved the appointment of USAID-HARVARD trained educationist, Dr Sam Adebayo Adewuya as the Sole Administrator of the college with the sole command of returning the dilapidated college to functional level within three years. The college has since evolved into the University of Education, Ekiti State TUNEDIK.
References
- ^ "Mike Akhigbe, ex-Vice President of Nigeria, is dead, elder brother says - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "Nigeria frees coup plotters". BBC News. 4 March 1999.
- ^ "June 12, NASS and Nigeria's Fourth Republic". Punch Newspapers. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Mike Akhigbe, ex-Vice President of Nigeria, is dead, elder brother says | Premium Times Nigeria". 29 October 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ^ "Navy Captain Mike Okhai Akhigbe-1986-1988 – BabaJide Sanwo-Olu – Governor of Lagos State". Retrieved 28 November 2022.