AVM TA Adokwu (Rtd) Emerges Un-opposed as President Ochetoha K’Idoma National Body

As the tenure of the incumbent President of the Ochetoha K’Idoma National Bar Amali Adoya Amali winds down, the electoral committee yesterday declared AVM Tony Adokwu (Rtd) as the sole aspirant for the office of president. Below is his CV

Schools attended

University of Ibadan.

* National Open University.

* Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.

* National Defence College, Nigeria.

* Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.

* Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin.

* Nigerian Air Force Technical Training School, Kaduna.

* Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji-Kaduna.

* Fokker Aircraft Training School, Amsterdam – Holland.

* LTA – 72 Line Maintenance Inertia Navigation Training School, Hounslow, England.

* Government Secondary School, Kuru – Jos.

* St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Otukpo.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED

* MSc Strategic Studies.

* BSc Environmental Science.

* Certificate of Higher Defence and Strategic Studies.

* Diploma in Electronics and Telecomms Engineering.

* Nigerian Defence Academy Certificate of Education.

* National Diploma in Computer Science.

* Certificate in Aircraft Maintenance, Painting, Material Management and Technical Records.

* Military French Language Course Certificate.

* Diploma of Studies in French Language (DELF 1).

* Diploma of Studies in French Language (DELF 2).

* West African School Certificate.

* First School Leaving Certificate.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED

* Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA)International Conference on Developing Competent Workshop for Agriculture and Manufacturing Industries in Africa: The Role of TVET.

* United States’ Air Forces in Europe/Nigerian Air Force (USAF/NAF) Workshop on Long Range Strategic Planning.

* Commonwealth Association of Polytechnics in Africa International Conference on Aligning Skills to Meet Labour Market Needs in Africa: The Role of TVET.

* International Summit on Budget Implementation and Financial Forecasting.

* Ahmadu Bello University Consultancy Services Workshop on Management Training Course.

APPOINTMENTS/CAREER PROFILE

* Commandant Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna.

* Chief of Aircraft Engineering (CAcE) Branch, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Abuja.

* Director Air Engineering (Deputy to CAcE), Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Abuja.

* Director Air Engineering (Deputy to Chief of Logistics), Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Abuja.

* Commander 401 Aircraft Maintenance Depot, Ikeja.

* Deputy Director Tests and Evaluation, Defence Headquarters, Abuja.

* Deputy Director Aircraft Systems, Defence Headquarters, Abuja.

* Directing Staff, National Defence College, Nigeria.

* Deputy Director Air Engineering, Logistics Branch, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Abuja.

* Staff Officer Grade One Electrical, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji-Nigeria.

* Commander, Nigerian Air Force Detachment, Ilorin.

* Commanding Officer, Engineering Wing, Nigerian Air Force 81 Air Centre, Benin.

* Officer Commanding, Avionics Squadron, Nigerian Air Force Station, Benin.

AWARDS/HONOURS/DECORATIONS

* Distinguished Fellow of the Defence College [ fdc(+) ].

* Fellow of the Defence College [ fdc ].

* Distinguished Services Star (DSS).

* Meritorious Services Star (MSS).

* Forces Service Star (FSS).

* Passed Staff College (psc).

In view of the above, there is no doubt that AVM Tony Adokwu (Rtd) is a square Peg in a Square Hole.

Congratulations sir.

Obande Gideon

President, Ochetoha k’Idoma Youth Wing.