NAF flew 6,100 hours, consumed 10m litres fuel — Spokesman

Between November 2025 and September 2026, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted over 6,100 hours of flight time and carried out more than 2,900 sorties, expending nearly 10 million liters of aviation fuel while supporting national security operations. These missions included precision air strikes, armed reconnaissance, surveillance, close air support, and other tasks aimed at weakening enemy forces and enhancing ground forces' effectiveness.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, disclosed these figures in a statement preceding the first anniversary of Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke. Ejodame emphasized that all missions were guided by actionable intelligence, clear objectives, and assessments of mission outcomes.

The operations also prioritized intelligence-led planning, defined tasks, and assessments of mission outcomes. Ejodame stated that the focus on operational effectiveness, personnel welfare, technological advancement, and institutional accountability aligned with Chief Aneke's transformation agenda. Key highlights included the promotion of 57 senior officers and the advancement of 1,534 senior non-commissioned officers and 1,936 non-commissioned officers, as well as participation in international training and local skill development programs.

Fleet modernization efforts involved the acquisition of five new helicopters and plans for the acquisition of 12 attack helicopters, among other upgrades. Infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing personnel welfare and operational capabilities were also underway. Safety and accountability measures were further strengthened through the establishment of an Operational and Safety Audit Committee and improvements to the Safety Management System.

Additionally, efforts to develop indigenous capabilities included the production of aircraft release devices, bomb-loading trolleys, and locally produced rockets. Ejodame affirmed the Air Force's commitment to translating investments in personnel, aircraft, training, technology, and infrastructure into enhanced operational outcomes, ensuring greater readiness and effectiveness in addressing Nigeria's security challenges.