Chukwuemeka "Emeka" Osita Onwuamaegbu (born 1959) is a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as the 25th commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy from 2010 to 2013.
Chukwuemeka Osita Onwuamaegbu | |
|---|---|
| Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy | |
| In office August 2010 – December 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Maj-Gen. Mamuda Yerima |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. Muhammad Inuwa Idris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Rank |  Major general |
Early life
editMajor General Onwuamaegbu is the son of Honourable Justice Obumneme G. Onwuamaegbu, who was the attorney-general and commissioner of justice of East Central State between October 1, 1972 - July 29 1975. General Onwuamaegbu is also the nephew of the Nigerian journalist and writer Joseph N. C. Egemonye.
Military career
editHe was admitted to the Nigerian Defence Academy on 3 January 1977 as a member of the 21st Regular Combatant Course where he was coursemates with officers such as Alex Sabundu Badeh and Babagana Monguno.[1] He was commissioned a Second lieutenant on 3 July 1979.[citation needed]
He was promoted to major general in 2009.[2] Prior to commanding the Defence Academy, he served as commandant of the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Center, Jaji and was director of Army Public Relations.
References
edit- ^ Omoigui, Nowa. "Sept. 26, 1992: C-130 Memorial Wall of Names: In Memory of Departed 21st Regular Combatant Course Officers". Gamji. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ Omonobi, Kingsley (2 December 2009). "Army, Navy elevate 97 Generals, over 100 others". Vanguard. Retrieved 12 September 2024.