The Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has urged personnel to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, maintain high morale, and uphold strict discipline, emphasizing that vigilance and professionalism are essential to mission success.
According to a statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, the CAS made the remarks on the 19th of February 2026, while inspecting operational platforms, maintenance facilities, and mission support infrastructure at 303 Composite Group, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Ilorin.
He highlighted the strategic advantage of airpower, stating that it provides the NAF with speed, reach, and precision, and when intelligently applied, “becomes a decisive force multiplier in counterterrorism operations.”
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The CAS also lauded personnel for their professionalism and combat preparedness, stressing that “Operational readiness is not a one-time achievement; it is a sustained culture.”
He further emphasized that aircraft and operational platforms must always be serviceable, intelligence must be actionable, and personnel must remain mission-focused at all times. He assured the unit of continued support from Headquarters in logistics, training, and welfare to further enhance operational efficiency and responsiveness.