Isaac Alfa

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 Alfa
Isaac Alfa
Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Kogi East
In office
July, 2016 – January, 2017
Serving with Dino Melaye
Ahmed Ogembe
Preceded byEmmanuel Dangana Ocheja
Succeeded byAtai Usman
Chief of Air Staff
In office
1999–2001
Preceded byNsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok
Succeeded byJonah Wuyep
Personal details
Born
Isaac Muhammed Alfa

(1950-09-15)September 15, 1950
Inye, Kogi Nigeria
Political partyPeople Democratic Party
ResidenceAbuja
Kogi
ProfessionPolitician
Websiteisaacalfa.com
Military service
Nickname(s)"Air Warrior"
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Air Force
RankAir Marshal
CommandsChief 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 January 10 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.

References
  1. "NAF Former Chief of Air Staffs". Nigerian Air Force. Archived from the original on July 2, 2014.
  2. https://punchng.com/pdp-wins-kogi-east-senatorial-election-rerun/
  3. "Isaac Alfa Wins Kogi East Senatorial Rerun Election". Channels TV. 24 July 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  4. Admin. "Aidoko replaces Isaac Alfa as Kogi-East Senator". Eu reporters. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  5. Tvcn. "Aidoko replaces Isaac Alfa as Kogi-East Senator". TVC. Retrieved 13 October 2017.


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