Isiaka Oladayo Amao is a Nigerian Air Force officer who was recently appointed the Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) by President Muhammadu Buhari. He was enlisted into the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) as a member of the 35 NDA Regular Course cadet after his secondary school and later on, commissioned into Nigerian Air force as Pilot Officer.
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Ishiaka Amao Profile
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Full name: Isiaka Oladayo Amao
Born: 14th September 1965
Age: 56 years (2021)
Nationality: Nigerian
Education: Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA)
Spouse(s): Elizabeth Olubunmi
Children: 3 children
Children: 3 children
Allegiance: Nigeria
Branch/service: Nigerian Air Force
Rank: Air Marshal
Net worth:
Isiaka Oladayo Amao Biography and Educational Background
Isiaka Oladayo Amao was born on the 14th of September, 1965. He was born and brought up in Enugu State, but later moved to Osun State with his parents and later, Kaduna State where had his early childhood education at Nuhu Bamalli Primary School in Zaria, Kaduna (1971 to 1977).In 1977, he subsequently enrolled at the prestigious Command Day Secondary School in Kakuri, completing his secondary education in 1982. He was thereafter, enlisted into the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) as a member of the 35 NDA Regular Course in the Nigerian Air Force cadet on 19th January 1984. On 20th December 1986, he got commissioned as a Pilot Officer.
Between 1994 to 1996, he attended the Federal College of Freshwater and Fisheries Technology (FCFFT), New Bussa. He also attended the University of Madras India (2002 – 2003), Kaduna Polytechnic (2005 – 2006) and National Defence University China (2012 – 2013).
Other Courses Attended:
• Primary Flying Training, at 301 Flying Training School Kaduna Nigeria• Basic Flying Training at 303 Flying Training School Kano Nigeria
• Tactical Fighter Training at 99 Air Combat Training Group Kainji Nigeria
• Instructor Pilot Course at 301 Flying Training School Kaduna Nigeria
• Junior Staff Course at Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji Nigeria
• Senior Staff Course at Defence Services Staff College Wellington India
• National Defense Course at National Defence University China
• Aircraft Accident Investigation Course at Karachi Pakistan
• Aircraft Accident Investigation in Civil Airline at Nigeria Civil Aviation Training School Zaria Nigeria
Career
Air Vice-Marshal Amao has held several appointments, including:
• Squadron Pilot at 99 Air Combat Training Group
• Instructor Pilot at 301 Flying Training School
• Instructor Pilot at 303 Flying Training School
• Air Assistant to Chief of Air Staff at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force
• Deputy Defence Adviser (Air) at Nigerian High Commission London
• Acting Defence Adviser at Nigerian High Commission, London
• Assistant Director Operations at Defence Headquarters Abuja Nigeria
• Commander of 99 Air Combat Training Group
• Commander of 75 Strike Group Yola Nigeria
• Air Component Commander Operations ZAMALAFIYA and LAFIYA DOLE. (North-East Nigeria Operation)
• Deputy Theatre Commander (Air) Operation LAFIYA DOLE
• Director of Policy at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force
• Director of Training at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force
• Director of Operations at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force
• Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command Makurdi
• Chief of Policy and Plans Nigerian Air Force
• He is currently the Commandant Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, Lagos
On January 26, 2021, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao was appointed the Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Decorations and Awards
Air Vice-Marshal Amao’s decorations include:
• Distinguished Service Star (DSS)
• Fellow National Defence University (FNDU) China
• Force Service Star (FSS)
• General Service Medal (GSM)
• General Service Star (GSS)
• Meritorious Service Star (MSS)• Passed Staff College (PSC)
• Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI)
• River Benue Star (RBS)
Personal Life
Air Vice-Marshal Amao is happily married to Mrs Elizabeth Olubunmi Amao and the union is blessed with 3 lovely boys. His hobbies include; reading, dancing, travelling, playing volleyball and golf as well as fish farming.
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