Sadique Abubakar
Sadique Abubakar | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Air Staff | |
| In office July 13, 2015 – January 26,2021 | |
| Preceded by | Air Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu |
| Succeeded by | Isiaka Oladayo Amao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 8, 1960 Azare, Bauchi |
| Relations | Spouse. Hajiya Hafsat Sadiq Abubakar |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1979 - 2021 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
Sadique Abubakar (born April 8, 1960) is a retired Air Marshal in the Nigerian Air Force and former Chief of Air Staff. He served as Chief of Air Staff from July 13, 2015, to January 26,2021.[1][2]
Background & education[]
Sadique Abubakar was born on April 8, 1960, in Azare, Bauchi State. He had his primary education at St Paul's Primary School Bauchi from 1967 to 1973 and for his secondary education, he attended Government Secondary School, Bauchi. Abubakar joined the Nigerian Air Force as a member of Cadet Military Training Course (CMTC 5) in November 1979.[3]
Abubakar has a Diploma in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree (second class upper division) in political science. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Strategic Studies from University of Ibadan. Abubakar has a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Helicopters with Instrument Rating and has flown a total of 7 aircraft types: Bulldog, Piper Warrior, Enstrom, Bell 206, BO-105, Mi-35P and Mi- 17.[3]
Career[]
Abubakar's previous appointments include Chief of Standards and Evaluation, NAF Headquarters, Chief of Defence Communications and Air Officer Commanding, NAF Training Command. He served as Chief of Administration, NAF Headquarters prior to his appointment as Chief of Air Staff.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Buhari appoints new service chiefs, Olonishakin new CDS". The News Nigeria. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ Victor, Ojogun (2021-01-26). "BREAKING: Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ^ a b "Chief of Air Staff: Air Vice Marshal SB Abubakar". The Nigerian Airforce. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ Ugwuanyi, Sylvester. "Buhari appoints new Service Chiefs". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
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