Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), CFR
Ambassador of Nigeria to the Republic of the Philippines (Designate)
Non-Partisan Cross River State
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Bio Summary
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas is a highly decorated retired naval officer and diplomat currently serving as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Philippines. He rose to national prominence as the Chief of Naval Staff (2015–2021), where he led operations against maritime piracy and crude oil theft. Following a successful tenure as High Commissioner to Ghana, Ibas was briefly appointed as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State in 2025. Known for his disciplined, results-oriented leadership, he is a recipient of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR).
Education
- Primary Education: Nko Primary School; Big Qua Primary School, Calabar (1971).
- Secondary Education: Hope Waddell Training Institute, Calabar (1972–1976); School of Basic Studies, Ogoja (1977–1979).
- Military Training: Nigerian Defence Academy, 26th Regular Course (1979–1983).
- Post-Graduate: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan (2006).
- Professional: Alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School, USA (Executive Education, 2013).
Professional Background
- Military Officer: Served 42 years in the Nigerian Navy, culminating in his appointment as the 22nd Chief of Naval Staff (2015–2021).
- Public Administration: Former High Commissioner of Nigeria to Ghana (2021–2023).
- Emergency Administration: Served as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State (March–September 2025) during a federally declared State of Emergency.