The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has promoted 57 senior officers to the ranks of Air Vice Marshal and Air Commodore, a move aimed at boosting the Service’s leadership capacity amid rising security threats.
In a statement issued on 27 November 2025, the NAF said the promotions reflect its commitment to building a more effective and responsive force.
A total of 27 officers were elevated to Air Vice Marshal, including SA Eyoma, GI Jibia, AA Adebomehin, ES Odekina, CE Akubue, SO Eyekosi, AO Akinbuwa, LI Kamat, AG Akinyimika, AO Bamidele, AK Famuyiwa, PJ Edem, SA Madaki, OT Salami, FO Ankeli, MJ Chidama, JJ Ijudigal, M Umar, IJ Ogbodo, U Ariahu, AL Dakwat, CE Akpa, EC Ukpong, IS Subi, IM Yusha’u, SS Lazarus and F Ekpah.
Another 30 officers—including MA Imam, AA Komolafe, HI Eze, DU Edet, MB Umar, GH Okoh, SP Sekegor, PP Okonkwo, PU Okweugo, AU Yahaya, M Yahaya, IR Ubeh, OK Cole, EA Ifebi, RK Olundu, IO Akpasa, AK Mohammed, HA Meshack, SN Nwachi, ZB Shuwa, EJ Alabila, SA Osoniyi, AO Ogunmola, AJ Arumona, BI Jayeoba, CE Akuh, NN Onuoha-Mba, PA Garba, YM Abdullahi and M Suleiman—were promoted to Air Commodore.
The NAF said the selection process was based on merit, professional competence, operational experience, and alignment with the Service’s strategic goals.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the promotions as recognition of dedication and a call for greater responsibility. He noted that Nigeria’s security environment—marked by terrorism, banditry, and cross-border crimes—demands leaders who can make swift, smart decisions.
“This elevation is not just recognition; it is responsibility,” he said, urging the promoted officers to lead with integrity, enhance joint operations, and maintain the highest standards of discipline.
