Nigerian Air Force wings four new pilots

The Nigerian Air Force has winged four new pilots to enhance and sustain airpower in the country.
The event, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, was chaired by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal I.O. Amao.
The four new pilots, flying officers EH Karatu, Salihu Auwal Yadudu, Emmanuel Ayoola Olagunju, and AM Alkali, had completed their combat training in the United States and have completed about 265 hours of flight time.
In his comments, Mr Amao noted that the ceremony underlined the force’s commitment to “enhancing and sustaining critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of our national security imperatives.”
He explained that the air force could not effectively employ airpower to combat insecurity in the country if it was understaffed.
He added that 233 officers were currently abroad undergoing training to support the current staff strength.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Abuja
2026 WPRF: FCT NIPR takes campaign to streets
NIPR’s director of public relations said there is a need to redefine the reputation of Nigeria.

Heading 3
EU to increase funding for culture, creative economy in Nigeria, Africa
Ms Akerele also stressed the importance of sponsorship in making cultural experiences more accessible to the public.

States
COREN approves Gombe assembly complex project
The development follows the council’s investigation into the collapse of the reinforced concrete entrance canopy.

Politics
2027: Atiku’s ex-aide urges Igbos, other non-indigenes in Ogun to support Tinubu’s reelection
Mr Sowunmi also urged voters in Ogun West, which he said had over 900,000 registered voters, to mobilise massively for Mr Tinubu.

NationWide
Etsu Nupe to champion cultural showcase at global PR forum
Mr Datti also urged young public relations practitioners to uphold ethical standards and responsible communication in their workplaces.

World
Tennessee’s prison chief resigns after botched execution of teen killer, Christa Pike
While describing the resignation as “justified”, Ms Pike’s legal team said the decision has no impact on their client’s health.





