Watch how former Chief of Defense, General Gabriel Olonisakin was welcomed back home after 42 years of service. Video👇

February 1, 2021 / Politics / By Ayomide John

After 42 years of service to Nigeria, former Chief of Defense Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin was given a heroic welcome by his family members, friends and other good wishers at his residence.

General Gabriel was hugged by a woman most likely his immediately he stepped out his official car as he reverences God Almighty while a chorus played in the background.

See video below

Gabriel Olonisakin, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University was appointed to the position on July 13, 2015, by President Muhammadu Buhari and he resigned on the 26th of January 2016 alongside the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Burutai, Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar and Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Abas.

Major-General Lucky Irabor is the successor to General Gabriel Olonisakin and he and the new service chiefs have since assumed office.

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Ayomide is first, a football writer, a sports analyst and then a multi-niched journalist with a particular interest in lifestyle, politics, literature and history. He is an experienced Search Engine Optimisation Analyst and Content Marketer. He holds a degree in Literature in English (OAU). He hopes to do his Masters in International Media Studies.He is a Manchester United fan since 2008.