Vice Admiral Idi Abbas
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Nigerian Navy, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Non-Partisan Kano State
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Vice Admiral Idi Abbas is the Chief of Naval Staff of Nigeria, appointed on 24 October 2025. A native of Kano State, he trained at the Nigerian Defence Academy and has over 30 years of naval service, rising to lead the Nigerian Navy. An Above Water Warfare specialist, Abbas has held diverse command and staff roles — including Maritime Guard Commander and Flag Officer Commanding — and was Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Heritage Centre before his current leadership. He is known for professionalism, strategic focus, and commitment to maritime security.
Education
- Early education at Gwagwarwa Primary School, Kano and Air Force Military School, Jos (1981–1986). (News Agency of Nigeria)
- Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) — member of the 40th Regular Course; commissioned Sub-Lieutenant on 10 September 1993 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. (News Agency of Nigeria)
- A specialist in Above Water Warfare (AWW) with courses including:
- Sub-Lieutenant Technical Course (NNS Quorra)
- Officers’ Long Course (OLC XII) in Above Water Warfare
- Junior & Senior Staff Courses at Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji (News Agency of Nigeria)
- United Nations Military Observer Course — Tanzania. (News Agency of Nigeria)
- National Defence College (NDC), Abuja — Member of Course 23. (News Agency of Nigeria)
Professional Background
- Served on board several Nigerian Navy ships, including NNS Aradu, NNS Damisa, and NNS Ayam, as a Watch-Keeping Officer. (navalwarcollegenigeria.org.ng)
- Naval Assistant to the Deputy Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji. (navalwarcollegenigeria.org.ng)
- Commanding Officer, Burma Battalion, NDA. (navalwarcollegenigeria.org.ng)
- Maritime Guard Commander, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). (navalwarcollegenigeria.org.ng)
- Commander Task Group — Operation Tsare-Teku. (navalwarcollegenigeria.org.ng)
- Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command (Yenagoa), including time as Commander of NNS Victory, Calabar. (navalwarcollegenigeria.org.ng)
- Senior Staff Appointments
- Chief of Naval Safety and Standards (CNASS) at Naval Headquarters. (navalwarcollegenigeria.org.ng)
- Chief of Defence Civil-Military Relations (CDCMR) at Defence Headquarters. (navalwarcollegenigeria.org.ng)
- Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Army Heritage Centre (early 2025) prior to elevation to Chief of Naval Staff. (News Agency of Nigeria)
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