Usman Oyibe Jibrin

Usman Oyibe Jibrin
Chief of the Naval Staff
In office
20 January 2014 – 21 July 2015
Preceded byVice Adm. D.J. Ezeoba
Succeeded byVice Adm. I.E. Ibas
Personal details
Born (1959-09-16) 16 September 1959
SpouseLami Ohiama Jibrin
Awards Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal


Passed Staff College Dagger (psc+)
Command at Sea Badge
Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Navy
Years of serviceJanuary 1982–2015
Rank Vice Admiral
UnitChief of Naval Staff
CommandsChief of logistics and Director of Training
Commanding Officer of Nigerian Navy Ship OFIOM
Directing Staff at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji (1994 -1996)
Operations Officer Eastern Naval Command
Deputy Director Attaché Management, Defence Intelligence Agency (2001)
Commandant, Defence Intelligence School (DIS) Abuja
Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command (2010)
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Usman Oyibe Jibrin, CFR GSS AM psc(+) mni LLB PGCPA (born 16 September 1959) is a Nigerian Navy vice admiral and the 21st Chief of the Naval Staff. Prior to his appointment as Chief of the Naval Staff, he was the Chief of Logistics and Director of Training, Defence Headquarters Abuja.