J. E. A. Wey
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 33 years ago |
| Date of birth | January 1,1918 |
| Born | Calabar |
| Nigeria | |
| Died | Nigeria |
| Date of died | December 12,1991 |
| Full name | Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey |
| Previous position | Chief of Naval Staff of Nigeria (1964–1973) |
| Branchservic | Nigerian Navy |
| Head of state | Yakubu Gowon |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
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| ID | 3957103 |
J. E. A. Wey Life story
Joseph Edet Akinwale Wey was a Nigerian Navy Vice Admiral who served as head of the Nigerian Navy, acting foreign minister, and chief of staff of the Supreme Headquarters, making him the de facto vice president of Nigeria during Yakubu Gowon's regime.