Major General Wisdom Benjamin Etuk was born in Calabar, Cross Rivers State and hails from Etinan, Akwa Ibom State. The senior officer assumed duty on the 7 October 2025. He was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 42nd Regular Combatant Course and was commissioned 2Lt into the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport in September 1995. The senior officer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Nigerian Defence Academy, a Master’s degree in Transport Planning and Management from the University of Lagos, a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan as well as PhD in Public Governance and Leadership from University of Abuja.

Rear Admiral Godffrey Enoch Kwetishe, a native of Takum Local Government Area in Taraba State, is a seasoned senior officer of the Nigerian Navy whose career is defined by discipline, integrity, and outstanding service. Calm, measured, and principled, he is widely respected for his clarity of thought, strong organizational ability, and unwavering loyalty to the Service. He is a leader who inspires confidence, commands respect, and demonstrates fairness and compassion while maintaining firm standards of professionalism. He assumed office as the Director Navigation Positioning and Timing on the 4th September 2025. A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy with a BSc (Hons) in Economics (1988–1992), Rear Admiral Kwetishe has continually advanced his knowledge and expertise through extensive military and academic training. He pursued further studies in Ocean Exploration at the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom (2004–2007) and holds a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan (2016–2017). His professional development also includes graduation from the National Defence College (2015–2016) and numerous specialized courses in intelligence, command, logistics, and naval operations.

Major General ES Mustapha was born on January 1, 1972, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He received his early education at Baptist Primary and Secondary Schools in Ibadan before attending the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, where he was a member of the 43rd Regular Course. The Senior Officer holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the NDA, a Master’s degree in Strategy, Defence Management, and Command from the French War College (Ecole de Guerre) in Paris, and a Master’s in Peace, Conflict, and Development Studies from Enugu State University of Science and Technology. He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Computer Professionals of Nigeria.

Air Vice Marshal John Ayodeji Laoye is a highly accomplished officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) with over 28 years of distinguished service. A seasoned engineer and strategic leader, he has consistently combined his technical expertise with operational command to contribute significantly to national defense. Commissioned as a Regular Combatant Officer in 1995 from the 42 Regular Combatant Course, he has steadily risen through the ranks, achieving the rank of Air Vice Marshal in December 2022.

Rear Admiral Ayuba Umar Chugali hails from Mona village in Cham Chiefdom in Gombe State. He was trained at the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna as a Member of 40th Regular Course and was Commissioned into the Nigerian Navy as a Sub-Lieutenant on 10 September 1993. The senior officer holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Nigerian Defence Academy in 1992, Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) and Master of Technology (M-Tech) in Electrical/Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife in 2003 and 2005 respectfully. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Maritime Affairs (specializing in Maritime Safety, Security and Environmental Administration) from the World Maritime University, Malmo Sweden in 2014 and a Master of Science (MSc) in Security and Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan in 2017.