Meet the former chief of Naval staff whose land is at the center of controversy with the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, is retired Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral who served as the Chief of Naval Staff of Nigeria from January 2021 to June 2023.

Born on April 22, 1966, in Kano State, Nigeria, he enlisted in the Nigerian Navy in 1984 and specialized in Underwater Warfare with a subspecialization in Intelligence.

He holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Transport Management from Ladoke Akintola University.

Vice Admiral Gambo has held numerous key appointments throughout his career, including Director of Procurement at the Defence Space Administration and Commander/Commandant of the Directorate of Naval Intelligence Annex and the Nigerian Navy Intelligence School.

During his tenure as Chief of Naval Staff, he achieved significant milestones such as reducing piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea.

He is also a member and fellow of various professional bodies related to management, safety, shipping, and diplomacy.

He has earned several awards and honors, including the ECOMOG Peacekeeping Medal and Admiralty Medal

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike accused him of land grabbing and illegal construction.