Alex Sabundu Badeh
| Alex Sabundu Badeh | |
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| Chief of Defence Staff | |
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In office January 16, 2014 – July 13, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Adm. O. Ibrahim |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. A.G. Olonisakin |
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In office 2012–2014 |
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| Preceded by | AM. Mohammed Dikko Umar |
| Succeeded by | AVM. A.N. Amosu |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Alex Sabundu Badeh November 7, 1957 ViMtim, Adamawa State |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Iyah Badeh |
| Awards | Forces Service Star Meritorious Service Star Distinguished Service Star (Nigeria) |
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| Allegiance |
 Nigeria
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| Service/branch |
 Nigerian Air Force
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| Years of service | 38 |
| Rank | Air Chief Marshal |
| Unit | 301 Flying Squad |
| Commands |
Chief of the Defence Staff Chief of Air Staff Chief of Policy and Plans HQ NAF - 2010 Director R&D DHQ Abuja Commander of Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) - 2002 Director of National Military Strategy NDC - 2006 |
| Battles/wars |
Conflict in the Niger Delta Islamist insurgency in Nigeria |
Alex Sabundu Badeh (born January 10, 1957) is a retired four star flag officer of the Nigerian Air force who served as the 18th Chief of Air Staff (October 4, 2012 – January 16, 2014) and the 15th Chief of Defence Staff of the armed forces of Nigeria (January 16, 2014 to July 13, 2015).
Badeh was born in Vimtim, a little town in Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, North East Nigeria into a family of peasant farmers. He attended Vimtim Primary School, Vimtim and went on to obtain his school certificate from Villanova Secondary School in 1976 before proceeding to the Nigerian Defence Academy
Alex Badeh was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 21 Regular Course on 3 January 1977, and was
commissioned Pilot Officer on 3 July 1979. He commenced his flying career at the 301 Flying Training School on the Bulldog Primary Trainer aircraft in 1979. Between 1981 and 1982 he attended the Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance Air Force Base in the United States Air Force. He was at the 301 Flying Training School (FTS) as a squadron pilot and later became an instructor pilot on the Bull Dog and DO-228 aircraft.
He attended the junior staff course at Armed Forces Command and Staff College in 1988. Between 1995 and 1996 he attended the senior staff course at same institution. In 2005 he was at the National War College Nigeria as a member of Course 14 and graduated in August 2006. The Air Marshal holds an M.Sc. degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan.
Air Marshal Badeh was promoted Air Vice Marshal on 3 January 2008. Between 2008 and 2009, he was a Directing Staff at the National Defence College, Abuja, Nigeria and subsequently became the Director National Military Strategy at the same college. Thereafter, he moved to Defence Headquarters as Deputy Director Training and later became the Director of Research at the Defence Headquarters. From October 2010 to March 2012, Air Marshal Badeh moved to Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force as Chief of Policy and Plans. Subsequently, in March 2012, he was appointed Air Officer Commanding Training Command, Kaduna. On 4 October 2012. He attended Safety International Institute at Teterboro in New York for a course in Simulator Recurrence, which deepened his knowledge on Air Safety Operations.
Alex Badeh was Commander of the Presidential Fleet, during the Olusegun Obasanjo's presidency. The Presidential Fleet Crew flew around the world frequently and by 2002, Badeh logged over 6000 flying hours shuttling VIPs, dignitaries, top government officials and Heads of State. He was given the green light to fly former United States Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter on different occasions after extensive check was done by the United States Secret Service. Badeh’s professional dexterity on duty earned him commendation and an autographed pen from Koffi Anan and the then UN Secretary after flying him to an official trip.
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