NAF approves new posting to strengthen workforce,operational strategies

The Nigerian Air Force has approved a series of strategic leadership appointments to bolster its workforce and operational strategies. Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, gave the approval on November 7, 2026. The appointments aim to enhance command effectiveness, boost institutional capacity, and maintain operational readiness to support national security goals.

Among the senior appointments are AVM AK Ademuwagun as Chief of Transformation and Innovation at Headquarters NAF, AVM PN Amadi as Chief of Air Intelligence, and AVM NN Ananaba as Chief of Operations. Other key positions include AVM AK Famuyiwa as Director of Coordination and Cooperation, AVM OA Abu as Chief of Staff for Mobility Command, and AVM JI Ukeh as Commander of the Nigerian Air Defence Corps (NADC).

Strategic institutional appointments span service headquarters, operational commands, defense headquarters, training institutions, and other critical establishments. These include AVM PB Philips as Commandant of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, and AVM MC Ekwueme as Commandant of the Armed Forces Resettlement Centre.

At the operational command level, AVM NI Ilo becomes Air Officer Commanding of the Tactical Air Command, while AVM BR Mamman takes command of the Mobility Command. Similarly, AVM OS Ogunsina becomes Air Officer Commanding of the Logistics Command, and AVM MN Onyebashi is appointed Air Officer Commanding of the Special Operations Command.

These appointments reflect the Air Force's dedication to continuous leadership renewal, stronger institutional accountability, and enhanced operational effectiveness. The Chief of the Air Staff expressed confidence in the professional competence of the newly appointed officers.