The Air Force Council has announced the promotion of 19 Air Vice Marshals and 33 Air Commodores within the Nigerian Air Force.
The decision highlights the Council’s dedication to recognizing exceptional performance and commitment in service.
The promotions were disclosed in a statement by the Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, who emphasized the importance of rewarding outstanding service and fostering operational excellence.
“The newly promoted senior officers have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional competence, and dedication in various operational and administrative roles,” Akinboyewa stated.
“Their elevation underscores the NAF’s ongoing drive to strengthen its command structure and operational readiness,” he added.
Officers Elevated
Promoted from Air Commodore to Air Vice Marshal:
Osichinaka Ubadike, Olusola Akinboyewa, Olasunkanmi Abu, Yohanna Katabiya, Nosiru Folaji, David Pwajok, Albert Bot, Ibitayo Ajiboye, Mikail Abdulraheem, Kennedy Mataluwo, Gbolahan Oremosu, Ayodele Hanidu, Mohammed Omar, Atang Sambo, Jibrin Usman, Ernest Owai, Adindu Ekwuribe, Garuba Bello, and Muhammed Isah.
Promoted from Group Captain to Air Commodore:
Abdulahi Abu, Sani Ma’aji, Olamiju Obasa, Eyo Benson, Bashiru Amunemi, Nuhu Hassan, Oluwasegun Okeniyi, Abang Oyong, Eze Onu, Folarin Agbebi, Mohammed Aliyu, Muzamil Muhammed, Ibrahim Musa, Nkechi Esionye-Uzodinma, Rapheal Garba, Daniel Komo, Eric Kpokpogri, Bature Usman, Adebunmi Ola, Dooyum Laha, Bello Argungu, Bello Aliyu, Ahmed Saidu, Isiaka Yakubu, Abba Muhammed, Olusoji Olarenwaju, Joshua Nalazai, Kingsley Obi, Hafsat Ali, Ademola Adejimi, Abdullahi Abubakar, Ayuba Abubakar, and Mustapha Elkhojah.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, extended his congratulations to the newly promoted officers, emphasizing the significance of their new roles.
“These ranks come with heightened responsibilities,” Air Marshal Abubakar remarked, reiterating the Council’s commitment to acknowledging diligence and advancing the NAF’s mission to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
A formal decoration ceremony will be held at a later date, where family members, colleagues, and well-wishers will celebrate the achievements of these distinguished officers.
