In a “strategic move aimed at increasing operational efficiency,” the Chief of Air Staff, Kelvin Aneke, has redeployed a number of senior officers from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
Ehimen Ejodame, the NAF’s director of public relations and information, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, stating that important appointments at the Force Headquarters, field commands, and operational units across the nation are affected by the most recent postings.
The reshuffle is a result of ongoing efforts to improve decision-making, improve command effectiveness, and increase mission readiness in response to changing security challenges, according to the statement.
Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Abdullahi, who has been appointed Chief of Policy and Plans, is one of the officers impacted.
Air Vice Marshal Ibitayo Ajiboye will become the group Managing Director of the Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited (NAFIL) group of companies while Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Ademuwagun will command the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna.
Air Vice Marshal Nnamdi Ananaba assumes the position of Chief of Air Intelligence while Air Vice Marshal Precious Amadi assumes the position of Chief of Operations.
Ahmed Dari, AVM, will serve as the organization’s chief of training, while Ebimobo Ebiowe, AVM, has been appointed superintendent of standards and evaluation.
Mohammed Ibrahim, AVM will now lead the transformation and innovation division, “reflecting NAF’s increased emphasis on technology-driven operations.”
See the following statement in its entirety:
NAF REDEPLOYERS ARE KEY LEADERS TO REJIG OPERATIONAL EFFICICIENCY IN MATERNAL NEW LEADERSHIP
In a strategic move, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has made the announcement that several senior officers will be relocated in a move that will improve operational efficiency, foster greater synergy, and align the Service’s structure with Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the newly appointed Chief of Air Staff (CAS). Important appointments at Headquarters NAF, field commands, and units are affected by the most recent postings, which the CAS approved. The reshuffle is a part of an ongoing effort to improve decision-making, improve command effectiveness, and increase mission readiness in response to the changing security environment, according to the CAS.
Several senior officers have been given crucial command and staff positions across the Service, among them, making some of the key appointments that have been affected by the redeployment. AVM Adeniran Ademuwagun will serve as the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, while Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Abubakar Abdullahi has been appointed Chief of Policy and Plans. AVM Ibitayo Ajiboye has also been appointed the Group of Companies of Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited (NAFIL). AVM Nnamdi Ananaba assumes the position of Chief of Air Intelligence while AVM Precious Amadi assumes the position of Chief of Operations. AVM Ahmed Dari currently leads training, while AVM Ebimobo Ebiowe has been appointed superintendent of standards and evaluation. AVM Mohammed Ibrahim will serve as AVM Mohammed Ibrahim’s head, reflecting the Service’s growing emphasis on efficiency and technological advancement.
AVM Olufemi Ogunsina has been appointed Chief of Aircraft Engineering, and AVM Michael Onyebashi has taken over as Air Officer Commanding (AOC) in Mobility Command. AVM John Ukeh assumes the role of Air Provost Marshal while AVM David Pwajok assumes the position of Chief of Communication and Information Systems. AVM Chidiebere Obiabaka becomes Air Secretary, while AVM Simon Peter is appointed Managing Director of NAFIL Housing and Construction Company, further strengthening NAF’s administrative and welfare structures. AVM Abdulrasheed Kotun has been appointed managing director of NAF Farms, AVM Anthony Martins has been appointed as the chief executive of the administration, AVM Anthony Sule has assumed the position of AVM, Logistics Command, and AVM Anthony Martins has been appointed acting acting chief executive. AVM Edward Gabkwet will take over as AVM’s Chief of Civil-Military Relations, while AVM Osichinaka Ubadike will serve as AFIT’s Deputy Commandant.
In accordance with ongoing efforts to improve joint operations and national defense coordination, several other senior officers, including AVMs Ahmed Bakari, Albert Bot, Idi Sani, Muhammed Suleiman, Jibrin Usman, and Japheht Ekwuribe, have also been redeployed. Under the new Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke administration, the Nigerian Air Force described the reshuffle as a strategic step to ensure balanced leadership, improve institutional effectiveness, and maintain the momentum of transformation. With this new round of appointments, the Nigerian Air Force is on track to consolidate its accomplishments and usher in a smarter, more adaptable era of air operations that are in line with the CAS’s desire for a force built for purpose, protection, and advancement.
Ehimen Ejodame
Air Commodore
Director of Information and Public Relations,
Nigerian Air Force’s main office.
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