By Clement Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – AS part of efforts to strengthen its workforce and enhance operational effectiveness, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 160 personnel from six professional courses at the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Administrative Management (NAFIAM), Otuokpoti, Bayelsa State.
The graduands, comprising 12 commissioned officers and 148 airmen and airwomen, completed their training on October 23, 2026, in disciplines covering personnel administration, leadership and management, physical education, military music and public relations.
The ceremony, announced on the NAF’s official X handle on Saturday, marked the institute’s second graduation since its relocation from Kaduna.
Representing the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command, Air Vice Marshal Michael Onyeabashi, described the graduation as a significant milestone in the development of NAFIAM.
He stressed that the success of military operations depends not only on frontline combat capabilities but also on the administrative, leadership and specialist support structures required to sustain air power operations.
Onyeabashi charged the graduands to deploy their newly acquired knowledge and skills with discipline, integrity and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He also commended Aneke for prioritising standardised, mission-focused training and capability development, noting the importance of building a competent workforce to support the Service’s operational objectives.
The Air Vice Marshal further acknowledged the continued support of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in strengthening the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Air Force.
Earlier, the Commandant of NAFIAM, Air Commodore Isaiah Taiwo, reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to providing relevant and high-quality training tailored to emerging operational demands.
Taiwo said the institute remained focused on advancing the Chief of the Air Staff’s Command Philosophy through standardised professional training and the development of competent personnel capable of contributing to mission success across the Service.
The ceremony was also attended by the Air Officer Commanding, Ground Training Command, Air Vice Marshal Gabriel Kehinde.
Precise Post recalls that The graduation underscores the NAF’s emphasis on professional military education and human capacity development as critical components of its efforts to sustain operational readiness and improve the effectiveness of its personnel across different areas of responsibility.
