Rear Admiral A Ahmed
GSS psc(+) afwc(+) nwc(+) fdc(+) SCHOLAR
The Commandant
Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed has taken over as the 22nd Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Nigeria. Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed is a highly decorated senior officer in the Nigerian Navy. His appointment follows a large-scale redeployment of 65 senior officers in the Nigerian Navy, aimed at boosting operational efficiency and enhancing maritime security. As Commandant, Rear Admiral Ahmed will oversee advanced leadership training and strategic courses for senior officers. He brings over three decades of experience to his new role, having held various key positions in the Nigerian Navy, including Directing Staff at the National Defence College, Air Force War College, and Armed Forces Command and Staff College.
Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed education includes degrees in Biological Sciences. He is a Chevening Scholar with a Master’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Ghana and another in International Security Studies from the University of Leicester, UK. He also completed a program in International Cyber Policy.
Throughout his career, Rear Admiral Ahmed has held significant positions. Some of his notable past roles include:
– Deputy Chief of Defence Space Administration.
– Director of Recruitment, Resettlement, and Reserve at Naval Headquarters.
– Director of Plans at Naval Headquarters.
– Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER.
– Commander, Naval Unit Abuja.
– 7th Commandant, the Naval War College, Nigeria.
His professional honors include the Grand Service Star (GSS), Pass Staff College Dagger (psc+), and the Chief of Naval Staff Commendation. Rear Admiral Ahmed is married with children.
Rear Admiral Abdullahi’s assumption of duty as Commandant of the National Defence College Nigeria is expected to further strengthen the NDC’s position as Nigeria’s apex institution for defence and strategic studies, fostering excellence in leadership, research, and national security management.