By Kingsley Omonobi

The Air Force Council has approved the promotion of 19 Air Vice Marshals (AVMs) and 33 Air Commodores (Air Cdres) in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

In a statement, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, announced that the promotions reflect the Council’s commitment to rewarding excellence, dedication, and outstanding service within the force.

“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.”

Promoted Officers

From Air Cdre to AVM:

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

Muhammed Isah

From Group Captain to Air Cdre:

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

Mustapha Elkhojah

Chief of Air Staff’s Remarks

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, congratulated the promoted officers and emphasized that their new ranks come with heightened responsibilities.

He reaffirmed the Air Council’s commitment to recognizing hard work, professionalism, and loyalty in advancing the NAF’s mission to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

The decoration ceremony for the newly promoted officers will be scheduled later, with family, colleagues, and well-wishers expected to join in celebrating this milestone achievement.