By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja

Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet has assumed office as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Nigerian Air Force (NAF). 

Deputy Director Public Relations & Information, Group Captain Joel Abioye disclosed this in a press statement on Monday in Abuja.

The senior officer took over from Air Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa at a brief ceremony held at Headquarters NAF, Abuja. 

“The humane and open-hearted nature of Air Commodore Gabkwet during his first reign as Director Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) between 2021 and 2022 would make you love Public Relations as a career” the statement said.

“The strict and principled NAF spokesperson is a passionate soldier, who understands his assignment as the defender of Airforce and does not belittle anyone in trying to do his job. 

“He operated an open-door policy and responded to all enquiries promptly and respectfully”.

Recall that Air Commodore Gabkwet served as the DOPRI from 9 March 2021 to 6 January 2023.

 Prior to his reappointment, the senior officer was Commander 551 NAF Station Jos, Plateau State.