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 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.