Lieutenant (Rev Fr) Luke Swem Beba was born on December 16, 1975 in Gboko LGA. He graduated from secondary school in 1987 and received bachelor's degrees in philosophy and theology. He was ordained as a priest in 1997. Between 1997-2008, he served in various pastoral locations in Nigeria. In 2008, he was commissioned as a military chaplain in the Nigerian Army. As a chaplain, he has participated in peacekeeping missions in Darfur and operations in Nigeria. He is characterized as intelligent, integrated, and responsible, improving spiritual and physical conditions for troops under his command.

1. A BIOGRAPHY OF LIEUTENANT (REV FR ) LUKE SWEM BEBA
1. Born to the family of Late Mr Abraham Beba Apuun and Mrs Rebecca Mbasoron Beba on the 16/12/1975.
2. He began his education at St James Roman Catholic Primary school and completed in 1982.
3. He was enrolled in the Community Secondary School Yandev and later transferred to Commercial College
Gboko all in Gboko LGA where he finally graduated in 1987.
4. By 1987 Lt Luke Beba gained admission into the major seminary where he graduated with bachelors in
Philosophy and Theology respectively.
5. He was ordained to the priesthood 05/07/1997 and sincethen he worked in so many pastoral locations:
i. St Theresa’s Catholic Parish Nguru Ngor Imo State 1997-1998
ii. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Parish Mbutu Ngwa Abia State 1998-2000
iii. St Dominic Catholic Parish Kwali Abuja FCT2000-2003
iv. St Judes Military Chapel ObinzeImo State 2003-2005
v. Christthe KingMilitary Chapel Ipaja Lagos 2005-2008
6. Lt Luke also held the followingappointments before his commission into Nigerian Army:
i. Provincial Secretary of the Claretian Missionaries Nigeria
ii. Provincial Director of Justice,Peace and Development of the Claretian Missionaries Nigeria
iii. Major Superior;Independent Delegation of the Claretian Missionaries North/WestNigeria
7. Other Areas of Fit and Involvement:
Qualifications:
i. School Leaving Certificate1982
ii. West African Examination Council (WAEC) 1987
iii. Bachelor of Philosophy 1992 Claretian Instituteof Philosophy,Owerri.
iv. Bachelor of Theology 1997 Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu
v. Diploma in Computer Technology 1996 Data TrainingInstitute, Enugu
vi. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 2002 University of Abuja, FCT
vii. Diploma in Functional French 2009 Nigerian Army School of Education, Ilorin
Military Courses:
i. Functional French 2009 Nigerian Army School of Education,Ilorin
ii. YOC 2009 Chaplain Services (RC) TrainingSchool OJO Lagos
Military Operations:
i. African Union – United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) 2010
ii. Joint Task Force (Op Restore Hope & Op Pulo Shield) 2010-2013
Membership of Associations:
i. World Council on CurriculumInstruction (WCCI) Abuja Chapter
ii. Readers Association of Nigeria (RAN) UniAbuja Chapter
Hobbies:
i. Academic Research, Listeningto Tiv traditional music/country music & makingfriends
8. DATE OF COMMISSION:24/10/2008.

2. A PEN PICUTRE OF CAPT (REV FR) LS BEBA (N/13166)
Capt (Rev.Fr.) Luke SwemBeba(N/13166) is a CatholicPriestof outstanding intelligence and
integrity.He resumedpostingatHQ JTF (OpRestore Hope) onthe 20th
of January2011 which
metamorphosedtoOperationPuloShieldin2012. Duringthisperiod,the officerwasdeployed
to HQ Sector 1 and underthe 3 Bn unitof the JTF.
Duringthe periodunderreview,the officershowedagoodsense of loyalty,commitmentand
decency inhisapproachto issues,agood level of responsibilityandduty.The officeris
characterizedbya highlevel of organizationandadministration.He possessesaprofoundsense
of discipline,commandandcontrol,resource management,regimentationandcommunication
skills,etc.
Duringthe periodunderreview,the officerimprovedthe spiritualandphysical growthof the
chaplaincy,troopsandfamiliesinthe unit.He improvedanderectedvaluable physical
structuresinthe unitsuch as: church hall,toiletfacilities,fencingof the churchpropertyand
above all erectinganewmass centre forworshipat the Armypost service housingestateinthe
AOR.The officerhasbroughtto bearon the livesof the troops,goodunderstandingof doctrines
and sacramentsandadministersthese sacramentswithdeligence.
The officer’ssocial lifeisnotindoubtas he is alwaysseeninteractingwithothercolleaguesand
sundry.
The officerparticipatedinthe 2012 Chief of ArmyStaff Conference inAsabaasa LaisonOfficer
and receivedmanyaccoladesfromseniorofficersforhishardworkand discipline.The officeris
goodto go.