Patrick Koshoni

Patrick Seubo Koshoni (17 April 1943 – 25 January 2020) was a Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral,[1] former Chief of Naval Staff who had served as minister for Health during administration of General Buhari.[2] During his tenure as health minister, he tried to promote a national insurance program that would provide medical treatment without requiring a down payment.[3] He died on January 25, 2020 after a brief illness. He was aged 77.[4][5][6]

Vice Admiral
Patrick Koshoni
Chief of Naval Staff
In office
October 1986 – January 1990
Preceded byRear Adm. A. Aikhomu
Succeeded byVice Adm. M. Nyako
Federal Minister of Employment, Labour and Productivity
In office
1985–1986
Federal Minister of Health
In office
December 1983 – August 1985
Preceded byD.C Ugwu
Succeeded byOlikoye Ransome-Kuti
Personal details
Born(1943-04-17)17 April 1943
Lagos
Died25 January 2020(2020-01-25) (aged 76)
Alma materSt Finbarr's College
National Defence Academy
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Navy
Years of service1962-1990
Rank Vice Admiral

Early life and education

Born in Lagos on April 17, 1943, Patrick Koshoni joined the Nigerian Navy on the 11 of June 1962 after a secondary school education at St Finbarr's College, Akoka Lagos. That same year he started the naval cadetship training at the National Defence Training Academy in India and was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant on 16 July 1964.[7] He was married to Mrs Margaret Aderoju Koshoni with whom he had children and several grandchildren[8][9]

Vice Admiral Patrick Seubo Koshoni during a naval exercise

Career

Admiral Koshoni attended many naval, management and leadership courses and headed many naval and military appointments, committees and task forces.[10] He was a three-time minister in various military regimes, heading the ministries of Health, Transport and Aviation, Employment, Labour and Productivity. He was appointed Chief of the Naval Staff from October 1986 to January 1990, after several years of political appointments.[11]

Vice Admiral Koshoni's tenure as CNS led to the Nigerian Navy Trident Strategy which articulated the Nigeria's maritime strategic imperatives while streamlining the acquisition of platforms for the appropriate size and shape of the NN. Other initiatives under his tenure included Manpower Rationalisation, Training Programmes, Logistic Reform and Morale Boosting Welfare Schemes.[12]

References
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  3. "Lambo: Only Political Will Can Address Universal Health Coverage - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  4. Adepegba, Adelani (2020-01-31). "Ex-Naval boss, Koshoni, dies at 77". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  5. Odunsi, Wale (2020-02-01). "Koshoni, ex-Chief of Naval Staff is dead". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  6. Okodili Ndidi (2020-01-30). "Former Chief Naval Staff, Koshoni, dies at 77". thenationonline. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  7. "Vice Admiral Koshoni Dies At 77". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  8. Nigeria, Guardian (2020-02-08). "Admiral Patrick Seubo Koshoni: A matchless master mariner (April 17, 1943-January 25, 2020)". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  9. "Full Honours for Late Vice Admiral Koshoni - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  10. "Full Honours for Late Vice Admiral Koshoni". ThisDayLive. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
  11. Johnson, M. A. (2020-02-11). "Adieu! Admiral Patrick Seubo Koshoni, Rtd (1943-2020)". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
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