Mike Akhigbe

thumb|Mike_Akhigbe Okhai Michael Akhigbe GCON (29 September 1946 – 28 October 2013) was a vice admiral of the Nigerian Navy who served as de facto vice president of Nigeria (as Chief of General Staff) under military head of state General Abdusalami Abubakar from June 1998 to May 1999, when the military government was terminated and replaced by the Fourth Nigerian Republic. He previously served as Chief of Naval Staff, the highest-ranking officer of the Nigerian Navy from 1994 to 1998; military governor of Lagos State from 1986 to 1988; and military governor of Ondo State from 1985 to 1986. Quotes Nigeria is in the hands of the politicians, some in uniforms and God is watching them all. Many people do not find time to think about Nigeria as a nation. Always ask yourself and your friends, how is Nigeria, by so doing, you and them will think more of Nigeria, than yourselves and what you want. This too shall pass away, this uniform, this body, all this wahala shall pass away, just always bear that in mind. Whatever you find to do, do it very well to the best of your conscience because this too shall pass away. We shall all pass away one day, but this Nigeria you see will remain; so the collective will of the people must be allowed to prevail. External links Category:1945 births Category:2013 deaths Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Military leaders from Nigeria