File photo of senior air force personnel
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has promoted 57 senior officers to the ranks of air vice-marshal and air commodore.
In a statement on Thursday, Ehimen Ejodame, director of public relations and information at NAF, said the elevation is part of efforts to enhance the service’s leadership capacity in response to national security challenges.
He said 27 officers were promoted to the rank of air vice-marshal while 30 others were elevated to air commodore.
Those promoted to air vice-marshal include SA Eyoma, GI Jibia, AA Adebomehin, ES Odekina, CE Akubue, SO Eyekosi, AO Akinbuwa, LI Kamat, AG Akinyimika, AO Bamidele, AK Famuyiwa, PJ Edem, SA Madaki, OT Salami, FO Ankeli, MJ Chidama, JJ Ijudigal, M Umar, IJ Ogbodo, U Ariahu, AL Dakwat, CE Akpa, EC Ukpong, IS Subi, IM Yusha’u, SS Lazarus and F Ekpah.
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Those promoted to air commodore include MA Imam, AA Komolafe, HI Eze, DU Edet, MB Umar, GH Okoh, SP Sekegor, PP Okonkwo, PU Okweugo, AU Yahaya, M Yahaya, IR Ubeh, OK Cole, EA Ifebi, RK Olundu, IO Akpasa, AK Mohammed, HA Meshack, SN Nwachi, ZB Shuwa, EJ Alabila, SA Osoniyi, AO Ogunmola, AJ Arumona, BI Jayeoba, CE Akuh, NN Onuoha-Mba, PA Garba, YM Abdullahi and M Suleiman.
Sunday Kelvin Aneke, chief of air staff, said the promotions reflect professional excellence, operational experience and loyalty to the service.
He said the officers were chosen after a “rigorous evaluation” to ensure alignment with the strategic direction of the air force.
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Aneke described the elevation as a mark of recognition and responsibility.
“The nation needs leaders who think clearly under pressure, act with precision, and inspire the men and women behind them as a unified force. Nigeria is counting on you, and you must not fail,” he said.
The statement added that Nigeria is currently confronted with complex security threats, including terrorism, banditry and cross-border crime, which demand strong command leadership.
The newly promoted officers were urged to uphold discipline, strengthen joint operations with sister services, and mentor younger personnel.
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NAF restated the commitment of the air force to reforms aimed at building a technologically driven force capable of delivering decisive airpower.
Ejodame said the service has full confidence that the senior officers will justify the trust placed in them.
