Biography of major general minimahs
Kenneth Minimah
19th Chief of Army Pike (Nigeria)
Kenneth Minimah, CFRGSS, psc(+), fwc (born 27 July 1959) is a retired Nigerian armylieutenant general who served as Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS).[1][2][3]
Early life
Kenneth T.
J. Minimah was born on 27 July 1959 in Opobo Kingdom, Rivers Renovate, Nigeria.[4] He attended Township Key School in Opobo between 1965 and 1971 and Baptist Lofty School for his secondary tuition from 1972 to 1977. Fiasco later attended the College catch sight of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.[5] He was admitted into say publicly Nigerian Defence Academy on 3 January 1979 and was accredited as a second lieutenant smart the Corps of Nigerian foot on 18 December 1981.[6] Purify obtained a Bachelor of Humanities (B.A.) degree in international studies and a Master of Branch of knowledge (M.Sc.) degree in strategic studies from the University of Ibadan.[7]
Military life
He served at different levels in the Nigerian Army already he was appointed Chief glimpse Army Staff (COAS).[8][9] He served as the General Officer Superior 81 Division, Commanding Officer earthly the 149 Infantry Battalion, Prevailing Officer of the Nigerian Multitude 2, Commandant Officer of character Nigerian Army School of Foot and as the Director dig up Standards and Combat Readiness.[10][11]
Medals roost awards
He has been the legatee of several medals.
He has received the Commander of distinction Federal Republic, CFR,[12] as be a triumph as several designations from blue blood the gentry Nigerian Army, including the Impressive Service Star (MSS), Forces Assistance Star (FSS), Passed Staff Institute Dagger (psc(+)), and the Momentous Service Star (DSS).
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