Commodore 
Benjamin Alabo Nathus (Rtd.)

Deputy Governorship Candidate

Benjamin Alabo Natus

If you ever need to meet a man of distinguished and noteworthy personality, look no further than at Commodore Benjamin Alabo Nathus (Rtd) an epitome of gentlemanliness: honourable and gallant in every sense of the Word.
Commodore Benjamin Alabo Nathus (Rtd.) was commissioned in January 1982. He is an outstanding officer, a trained specialist in Under Water Warfare, who is liberally educated and has acquired robust qualifications that make him exceptional even amongst the best.


Aside from several other academic and military qualifications, he holds an MSc in Higher Management in Defense & Strategic Studies from the prestigious University of lbadan, A Certificate of Participation with the International Committee of Red Cross and Joint Operations Coaching Certificate.


He is a diligent military professional who is adept in Naval operations and security. management. He has served the Nigerian nation in various capacities. In addition to other positions held, he served as the Director of Administration, NHQ; Deputy Director Search and Rescue (DDSAR) and rose to the position of Director of Defence Sports and Physical Training, Defence Headquarters, Abuja, a portfolio in which he excelled greatly just like the others.


Commodore Benjamin Alabo Nathus (Rtd) contributed greatly to the advancement of Nigeria via his contributions as a Naval Officer and otherwise.
He's known for being the soul of patience, justice, tact, kindness, firmness alongside a healthy sense of humour. He's a renowned hands-on leader, thus an excellent team player.

He demonstrated and lived the saying that goes thus to be obeyed, you must be perfectly esteemed". This can be supported by the fact that he always noticed and acknowledged the meritorious act of his subordinates, no matter the magnitude; he was and still is one individual that is ever willing to reach out and pull others up.

He demonstrates leadership skills leadership skills that give those around him no other choice but to hold him in high esteem. An exemplary leader indeed, you will agree.

Due to his outstanding contributions and the excellence with which he carried out his responsibilities, he has been decorated with the following medals:

  • Forces Service Staff (FSS)

  • Meritorious Service Staff (MSS)

  • Distinguished Service Staff (DSS)

Commodore Benjamin Alabo Nathus retired in November 2012. He is married with children and hails from the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State in Nigeria. He is not only a worthy son and elder statesman of Bayelsa State but of Nigeria as a whole.

He is an asset to this nation and a leader who is worthy of emulation.

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