He took over from Air-Vice Marshal Muhammad Rabiu Dabo, who had just proceeded on retirement after 35 years of meritorious service in the Nigerian Air Force.
Until his appointment, the new Chairman was the Director of Budget at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army.
This was confirmed in a statement issued and signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Military Pension Board, Squadron Leader Ikenna Ezendu, a copy of which was made available to the Nigerian Tribune, on Monday in Abuja.
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