Isaac Alfa
Nigerian politician
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Isaac Mohammed Alfa // ⓘ (born 15 September 1950 in Inye, Kogi State, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian Air Force Air Marshal, former Chief of Air Staff,[1] and Senator from Kogi State.[2]
Isaac Mohammed Alfa | |
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Isaac Alfa | |
| Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Kogi East | |
| In office July 2016 – January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja |
| Succeeded by | Atai Usman |
| Chief of Air Staff | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 23 April 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Nsikak Eduok |
| Succeeded by | Jonah Wuyep |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Isaac Muhammed Alfa 15 September 1950 |
| Party | People Democratic Party |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | isaacalfa.com |
| Nickname | "Air Warrior" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Air Force |
| Rank |  Air Marshal |
| Commands | Chief of the Air Staff |
In 2003 he contested the governorship of Kogi State. In July 2016, he was elected to the Senate of Nigeria, for the Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Kogi.[3] However, on 10 January 2017 an Appeal court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria wrongly asked Alfa to vacate his seat for Atai Aidoko Ali as a senator representing Kogi East Senatorial. However, after a successful court case Isaac Alfa returned to the senatorial role after Aidoko was denied by the supreme court.[4][5]
With only four months left to the end of the tenure, Alfa's achievements should not have gone unnoticed. Alfa shed light on the capabilities of Kogi as an oil-producing state, fertile for maritime activity. Alfa's military background presented the opportunity to convene a committee introspective of security bills. However, due to the ulterior motives of the senate house, national security was less than a concern.[citation needed]
