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Chief of Air Staff

September 19, 2024

Air force chief tells new military officers to defend Nigeria resolutely

The air force boss said, “As you prepare to be commissioned as officers, remember that the hopes and aspirations of our country rest on your shoulders.”

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar [Photo Shettima]
September 13, 2024

NAF offers medical support to Maiduguri flood victims

The Nigerian Air Force has begun sustained medical outreach to assist residents of Maiduguri affected by the recent devastating flood in Borno.

Flooded Maiduguri
June 17, 2024

NAF pledges regular air operations to end oil theft, insurgency

He said that the country had recorded a significant reduction in insecurity. 

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar [Photo Shettima]
June 14, 2024

Air force chief Abubakar charges junior officers to be decisive

“As junior commanders, you have to take vital decisions in the field. Junior leaders must understand that indecision is not an option,” said the air force chief.

dinner night of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Junior Course 97
June 8, 2024

Governor Otti increases bounty on killers of soldiers in Abia to N30 million

Mr Otti said the increase in the bounty was necessary by an addition of N5 million by an indigene of the state based in the U.S.A.

Alex Otti
March 27, 2024

Chief of Air Staff celebrates feats as NAF clocks 60

“The CAS said that the NAF had come a long way since its establishment in 1964.’’

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar [Photo Shettima]
March 7, 2024

Two pilots escape death in NAF trainer aircraft accident in Kaduna

Mr Gabkwet said the accident, which occurred at about 3.5 nautical miles from Kaduna Military Airfield, involved two pilots returning from a routine training flight.

February 6, 2024

Tinubu inducts two newly acquired combat helicopters into NAF Inventory

Mr Tinubu commended the NAF for standing as a dependable regional power and emphasised his administration’s dedication to supporting it.

Induction of combat helicopter
January 20, 2024

Air chief urges NAF personnel to remain vigilant amid security challenges

He charged NAF personnel to maintain high vigilance and alertness in dealing with the country’s current security challenges.

Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar [Photo Shettima]
January 6, 2024

Let’s redouble efforts against insecurity, says armed forces commandant

“We are aware of the trending terrorism, kidnapping, armed banditry and insurgency.’’

Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (Credit: NAN)