The Idoma Hall of Fame is set to honour 11 distinguished military officers from Idoma land, recognising their careers and historic achievements that contributed to Nigeria's military institutions, national administration, and the advancement of Idoma representation in the country's security and defence leadership. The nominees include retired senior officers, former military governors, and pioneers whose achievements opened pathways for subsequent generations of Idoma professionals in the Armed Forces.
Among the nominees is Lt. Colonel Ernest Kizito Attah, who served as Military Governor of Cross River State from 1989 to 1992. His appointment placed him in a position of significant responsibility in Nigeria's military-era state administration. The Idoma Hall of Fame recognises his contribution to public administration and the history of Idoma military officers entrusted with leadership responsibilities at the national level.
The late Lt. Colonel Mike E. Attah is being recognised for his senior military service and appointment as Military Governor of Anambra State. His emergence into executive leadership placed him among military officers entrusted with significant responsibilities in Nigeria's state administration. His posthumous recognition acknowledges his place in the history of Idoma military service and national governance.
Major General Geoffrey Obiaje Ede Ejiga is recognised for his distinguished service in the Nigerian Army, particularly his senior command and staff responsibilities. One of the defining highlights of his career was his pioneering leadership of the Command and Staff College, Jaji. His contribution to professional military education and command development forms a central part of his nomination.
The Hall of Fame also recognises Major General Sunday Orinya Ifere, who served as Military Governor of Kwara State, and Major General Chris Abutu Garba, who served as Military Governor of Bauchi State. Both appointments reflected the confidence placed in them to exercise executive authority and oversee state administration during Nigeria's military era. Their recognitions celebrate their contributions to military leadership and public service.
Other nominees include Major General Lawrence Anebi Onoja, who served as Military Governor of Plateau and Katsina states; Colonel John Paul Ubah, who served as Military Administrator of Kebbi State; and Brigadier General Emmanuel Ebije Ikwue, who helped establish the Nigerian Air Force and became its first Chief of Air Staff in 1969.
The Idoma Hall of Fame also recognises Air Vice Marshal Monday Riku Morgan, who was appointed as Nigeria's first Chief of Defence Intelligence from Idoma extraction, and Brigadier General Ignatius Obeya, who was the first commissioned military officer of Idoma extraction. Their achievements represent milestones in the participation of Idoma professionals in national defence intelligence and the country's Armed Forces.
Key points
- The Idoma Hall of Fame will honour 11 distinguished military officers from Idoma land for their contributions to Nigeria's military institutions and national administration.
- The nominees include retired senior officers, former military governors, and pioneers whose achievements opened pathways for subsequent generations of Idoma professionals in the Armed Forces.
- The recognitions celebrate the contributions of Idoma officers to military leadership, public service, and national defence intelligence.
