Jonathan Names Arogbofa As Chief Of Staff

President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed  retired Brig.-Gen Jones
Oladehinde Arogbofa as his new Chief. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and
Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati said the appointment of Brig-Gen. Arogbofa, a
retired Officer of the Signals Corps of the Nigerian Army, is with
immediate effect and he has taken up appointment at the Presidential
Villa.

Part of the statement reads: “The new Chief of Staff to the President was
born on November 10, 1952. He hails from the Akoko South West Local
Government Area of Ondo State.
In addition to administrative capabilities and experience garnered from a
distinguished career in the Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen Arogbofa brings an
impressive array of academic qualifications to his new job.
“They include a Diploma in Communications Engineering from the Rochester
Institute of Technology, USA, a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Electrical
Engineering and a Master of Sciences Degree in Electrical Engineering from
the University of Alabama, USA and a Masters Degree in Military Arts and
Science from the United States Command and General Staff College, Fort
Leavenworth, Kansas.
“The new Chief of Staff holds several military honours and awards
including Mss, Fss, Fsc and Fwc and he is also a member of the Nigerian
Society of Engineers.
“His appointment is with immediate effect and he has taken up his new post
at the Presidential Villa”