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The Ambassador

His Excellency Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (VAdm Rtd), CFR, Ambassador of Nigeria to the Philippines

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Republic of the Philippines

H.E. Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (VAdm Rtd), CFR

His Excellency Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas was born on 27 September 1960 in Nko, Cross River State, Nigeria. A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, he was commissioned into the Nigerian Navy in 1983 and went on to serve the nation with distinction for some forty-two years, culminating in his appointment as the 22nd Chief of the Naval Staff from 2015 to 2021. He retired in January 2021 in the rank of Vice Admiral.

Following his naval career, he served as High Commissioner of Nigeria to the Republic of Ghana from 2021 to 2023. In 2025 he briefly held office as Sole Administrator of Rivers State (March to September). He presented his copie d’usage on 30 July 2026 and, on 1 September 2026, presented his Letters of Credence to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., formally commencing his posting as Ambassador of Nigeria to the Philippines.

His Excellency is married to Barrister Mrs Theresa Ibas. They are blessed with children and a grandchild.