George T. Kurubo
George T Kurubo | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force | |
| In office 19 January 1966 – 5 August 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Wolfgang Thimmig |
| Succeeded by | Shittu Alao |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 July 1934 Bonny, Rivers State, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Died | 2000 (aged 65–66) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army Nigerian Air Force |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
George Tamunoiyowuna Kurubo (27 July 1934 – 2000) was Nigerian Air Force's Chief of the Air Staff from 1966 to 1967. Brigadier George T Kurubo was the third Commander of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the first indigenous to hold the post. He was married, had four children, visited the Government School in Bonny.