Owoye Andrew Azazi
Owoye Andrew Azazi | |
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Owoye Azazi in 2008 | |
| Nigerian National Security Adviser | |
| In office 4 October 2010 – 22 June 2012 | |
| President | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Preceded by | Kayode Are |
| Succeeded by | Sambo Dasuki |
| Chief of Defence Staff | |
| In office 25 May 2007 – 20 August 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Luther Agwai |
| Succeeded by | Paul Dike |
| Chief of Army Staff | |
| In office June 2006 – May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Luther Agwai |
| Succeeded by | Luka Yusuf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1952 Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Died | 15 December 2012 (aged 60) Okoroba, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Defence Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1972–2008 |
| Rank | General |
Owoye Andrew Azazi CFR FSS GSS DSS MSS CMH (1 February 1952 – 15 December 2012) was a Nigerian army general who served as National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, was Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Nigeria, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Before his first service chief appointment (COAS), he was General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Kaduna State.