Rear Admiral JKZ Ango

BASIC EDUCATION
Rear Admiral Jonathan Kesi Zimri Ango was born on the 28 April 1962 in Zuru Kebbi State.  He began his early education at Andi Gomo Primary School in 1967 and later at Army Children School Bukavu Barracks Kano. In 1974 he proceeded to Federal Government College Kano for his secondary education.  The senior officer was admitted in the Nigerian Naval College in 1981 as a cadet.

MILITARY COURSES
During the course of his career he attended several courses some of which include:  Sub Lieutenant Technical course and Long Specialization course in Above Water Warfare both at NNS Quorra, Senior Staff Course in Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji, and National \defence Course at the National Defence College Abuja.

APPOINTMENTS HELD
Rear Admiral Ango has held several command and staff appointments some of which include:  Commanding Officer Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) ARADU, which is Nigeria’s Flag Ship in the Navy, Commander NNS BEECROFT, Commandant, Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology, Kachia. Other are Chief Staff Officer, Western Naval Command and Admiral Superintendent, Naval Ordnance Depot. He is presently the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command. The senior officer is decorated with pass staff course, Command at sea badge and the General Service Star. He is a Fellow of the National Defence College and has a Masters in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan

HOBBIES
Rear Admiral Ango enjoys playing golf, travelling and reading.

MARITAL STATUS
Rear Admiral Ango is happily married and is blessed with 4 children