Ex-Obasanjo ADC, Major Gen. Chris Jemitola, slump, dies in Abuja

The Nigerian military has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Major General Chris Jemitola (Rtd), a former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Jemitola, who served as Obasanjo’s ADC from 2003 to 2007, reportedly collapsed at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Thursday morning. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The cause of his sudden collapse remains undisclosed.

A seasoned military officer, Jemitola held several key positions throughout his career, including:

Director of Defence Information

Defence Attaché at the Nigerian Embassy in Brazil

Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP) in the Nigerian Army, where he played a strategic role in military operations.

After his retirement, he transitioned into the private sector, serving as a Senior Advisor for Military Communications at Pinnacle Communications Limited as of 2019.

His unexpected passing has shocked the military and defense community, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, friends, and associates who remember him as a dedicated officer and strategist.

As of the time of this report, his family has not released an official statement regarding his funeral arrangements.