Ex-CGS Akhigbe dies at 68

Former Chief of General Staff (CGS), Vice Admiral Mike Okhai Akhigbe, is dead. He was 68.
Admiral Akhigbe died in a New York Hospital where he had been admitted for cancer, it was learnt last night.
The late Admiral Akhigbe hailed from Fugar, Edo State. He rose to the pinnacle of his career as Chief of Naval Staff. He was also the Military Governor of Ondo and Lagos States
President of the Senate David Mark, described his death as “the loss of a brother, confidant, friend and comrade-at-arms.”
Senator Mark in a statement by his spokesman Kola Ologbodiyan, recalled their days at the Nigerian Defence Academy, noting that “Mike was fearless and very diligent in our course.
“He took these attributes to all the formations where he was privileged to have been posted either in his core military postings or political offices.
“He was one of the poster boys of our Course 3 and we were all very proud of him. His death is a huge personal loss to me, the members of Course 3, the Armed Forces, Edo State and the nation.
“But we cannot question God. He alone gives life and takes same when he so desires. We are bound by his decision to take our brother and friend at this time.
Senator Mark, who is the Chairman of Course 3 Alumni of the Nigerian Defence Academy, said: “We are however consoled that while Mike was with us, he lived his life in the service of God and mankind. May the Lord grant all of us the fortitude to bear this very painful departure