Patrick Koshoni
Patrick Koshoni | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Naval Staff | |
| In office October 1986 – January 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Rear Adm. A. Aikhomu |
| Succeeded by | Vice Adm. M. Nyako |
| Federal Minister of Employment, Labour and Productivity | |
| In office 1985–1986 | |
| Federal Minister of Health | |
| In office December 1983 – August 1985 | |
| Preceded by | D.C Ugwu |
| Succeeded by | Olikoye Ransome-Kuti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1943 Lagos |
| Died | 25 January 2020 (aged 76) |
| Alma mater | St Finbarr's College National Defence Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Navy |
| Years of service | 1962-1990 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
Patrick Seubo Koshoni (17 April 1943 – 25 January 2020) was a Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral, former Chief of Naval Staff who had served as minister for Health during administration of General Buhari. During his tenure as health minister, he tried to promote a national insurance program that would provide medical treatment without requiring a down payment. He died on 25 January 2020, after a brief illness. He was aged 77.