Alex Sabundu Badeh
- Born:
- September 10, 1957, Vimtim, Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria
- Died:
- December 18, 2018, along Abuja-Keffi Road, Nigeria
- Nationality:
- Nigerian
- Profession(s):
- Military Officer (Air Chief Marshal), Administrator
Early Life and Education
- Badeh attended Vimtim Primary School and later went to the Government Secondary School, Yola.
- He enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 29th Regular Combatant Course.
- Badeh had pilot training at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Kaduna and further training in the United States.
- He held a Masters of Science degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan.
Career and Major Achievements
- Commissioned as an officer in the Nigerian Air Force in 1979.
- Served in various command and staff positions within the NAF.
- Appointed Chief of Air Staff in October 2012.
- Served as the 18th Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria from April 2014 to July 2015. He held this position during a period of intense Boko Haram insurgency.
- Retired from active service in 2015.
Legacy and Impact
Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh's career reflected a dedicated service to the Nigerian military, culminating in his role as Chief of Defence Staff during a challenging period for the nation. Although controversial figures existed who sought to diminish his achievements with efforts like an "alex sabundu badeh biography of george" aiming to rewrite his story, his impact on the Nigerian Air Force and his leadership during a critical phase in Nigeria's fight against insurgency remain significant historical points.
Notable Works
While Air Chief Marshal Badeh did not author published books, his strategic decisions and leadership during his tenure as Chief of Air Staff and Chief of Defence Staff constitute a significant body of work related to national security and defense strategy.