The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a major redeployment of senior officers in a decisive move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, deepening synergy, and aligning the Service’s command structure with the leadership vision of the new Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke.
Approved by the CAS, the new postings affect key appointments across Headquarters NAF, field commands, and specialised units.
In a statement, Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Nigerian Air Force. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, noted that the exercise, according to the Air Force, reflects the Service’s renewed drive to optimise command effectiveness, improve decision-making, and bolster mission readiness in response to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
“This redeployment is part of the new Chief of the Air Staff’s strategic intent to realign the Service for improved efficiency, accountability, and operational readiness.
“It is designed to ensure that the right mix of experience, innovation, and leadership is placed in key positions to deliver on the CAS’s vision of building a force that is smart, adaptive, and ready to respond to contemporary threats,”Air Commodore Ejodame.
He added,”Among the key appointments, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Abubakar Abdullahi is now Chief of Policy and Plans, while AVM Adeniran Ademuwagun assumes duty as Commandant, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna. Similarly, AVM Ibitayo Ajiboye has been appointed Group Managing Director, Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited (NAFIL) Group of Companies.
”In other critical postings, AVM Precious Amadi becomes Chief of Operations; AVM Nnamdi Ananaba, Chief of Air Intelligence; and AVM Ebimobo Ebiowe, Superintendent of Standards and Evaluation. Also, AVM Ahmed Dari now heads the Training Branch, while AVM Mohammed Ibrahim leads the Transformation and Innovation Branch — underscoring the Service’s growing focus on technological advancement and process efficiency.
”In the logistics and engineering sectors, AVM Olufemi Ogunsina has been appointed Chief of Aircraft Engineering, and AVM Michael Onyebashi takes charge as Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Mobility Command. AVM David Pwajok is now Chief of Communication and Information Systems, while AVM John Ukeh assumes office as Air Provost Marshal.”
Ejodame disclosed that to further strengthen NAF’s administrative and welfare frameworks, AVM Simon Peter becomes Managing Director, NAFIL Housing and Construction Company; AVM Chidiebere Obiabaka, Air Secretary; and AVM Anthony Martins, Chief of Administration. Others include AVM Abubakar Sule (AOC, Logistics Command), AVM Abdulrasheed Kotun (Managing Director, NAF Farms), AVM Edward Gabkwet (Chief of Civil-Military Relations), and AVM Osichinaka Ubadike (Deputy Commandant, AFIT).
According to him, several other senior officers, including AVMs Ahmed Bakari, Albert Bot, Idi Sani, Muhammed Suleiman, Jibrin Usman, and Japheht Ekwuribe, were also redeployed to various defence and inter-service establishments to enhance joint operations and national defence coordination.
“The Nigerian Air Force under Air Marshal Aneke remains committed to balanced leadership and excellence across all formations.
“This reshuffle marks another significant step in consolidating the Service’s achievements and driving a culture of professionalism, discipline, and innovation,”Air Commodore Ejodame added.
The NAF spokesperson noted that with the new appointments, the Service is “poised to usher in an era of smarter, more adaptive air operations, a force built not merely for power, but for purpose, protection, and progress.”
NAF Reshuffles Senior Officers to Boost Operational Efficiency Under New Chief, Air Marshal Aneke
