The Chief of Air Staff is appointed by the President of Nigeria and heads the Air Force Council, which formulates policy for the Air Force. Read on to learn more about Nigeria's current Chief of Air Staff.
Over the years, the Nigerian Air Force has grown into a formidable force within the West African sub-region. Therefore, as the aerial force recently clocked 57, it underscored how far the service has gone in enhancing its airpower capabilities in response to contemporary national security challenges, Chiemelie Ezeobi reports
Since time immemorial, air power has been a critical factor in determining the outcome of any war. Essentially, for an efficient, effective and functional air force, capacity development is critical and fundamental. For the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the above rings true.
In its 57 years as a professional fighting force, the NAF has had its fair share of neglect and setback, just like any other sector of the economy, but from all indications, the NAF has a lot to celebrate especially with the progresses it has recorded over the years. Asides capacity building and welfare boost for personnel, they have also not done badly in acquisition of weaponry and platforms.
Akwa Ibom gov approves 30 hectares of land for NAF Akwa Ibom gov approves 30 hectares of land for NAF
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Feb 28, 2021
Chief of Air Staff of NAF, AVM Oladayo Amao with Akwa Ibom State Gov, Emmanuel Udom at Govt House, Uyo on Saturday
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Remains of the 12th Chief of Air Staff CAS buried in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has approved 30 hectares of land for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for the construction of the NAF Air Traffic Services Training Centre (ATSTC) in Uyo, the State Capital.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Minister of Aviation and the 12th Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok, describing his death as a huge loss to the nation.
The President also joined the military in mourning the passing of the highly decorated former officer, who spent more than two decades updating his pilot skills in the United Kingdom, United States and then Soviet Union, and later returned to the country to share his experience with colleagues and younger officers.
President Buhari also commiserated with the government and people of Akwa Ibom State, friends and associates of the deceased, affirming that he lived a life of service to the nation and humanity with distinguished results in all endeavours.