Ogohi, who died at the age of 76, was said to be ill for a few weeks before his death.
The late Admiral was appointed Chief of Defence Staff by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and served from 1999 to 2003.
He was the first Naval officer to reach four star rank in the Nigerian military, and the first Chief of Defence Staff appointed from the Navy.
Igohi hailed from Okura, Lafia in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.