Idi Abbas

Vice Admiral

Idi Abbas
Born (1969-09-20) 20 September 1969
Nassarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch Nigerian Navy
Service years1987–present
Rank Vice Admiral
UnitAbove Water Warfare Specialist
Commands
  • Chief of the Naval Staff (2025–present)
  • Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command (2022–2023)
  • Commander Task Group, NN Operation Tsare-Teku (2017)
  • Commanding Officer, Burma Battalion, NDA (2008)
ConflictsN/A
Awards
  • Forces Service Star (FSS)
  • Meritorious Service Star (MSS)
  • Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
  • Grand Service Star (GSS)
  • Defence General Staff Medal (DGSM)

Vice Admiral Idi Abbas (born 20 September 1969) is a Nigerian senior Navy officer who is the current and 25th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS). He was appointed to the position by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 24 October 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.

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