NAF Redeploys 25 Senior Officers In Major Leadership Reshuffle

This The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the redeployment of 25 senior officers to key command and staff positions as part of a broad restructuring effort aimed at boosting operational efficiency and aligning with the strategic vision of the newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke.

According to a statement released on Friday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the reorganization seeks to improve decision-making, strengthen coordination across commands, and enhance the service’s readiness to tackle evolving national security challenges.

The latest shake-up saw 19 officers receive new appointments within the Air Force, while six others were posted to various defence and inter-service establishments.

Under the new postings, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Abubakar Abdullahi becomes Chief of Policy and Plans, while AVM Adeniran Ademuwagun takes over as Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna. AVM Ibitayo Ajiboye was named Group Managing Director of the NAF Investment Limited Group of Companies.

AVM Precious Amadi is now Chief of Operations, just as AVM Nnamdi Ananaba assumes the role of Chief of Air Intelligence. AVM Ebimobo Ebiowe becomes Superintendent of Standards and Evaluation, and AVM Ahmed Daritakes charge as Chief of Training. The Transformation and Innovation Branch will now be headed by AVM Mohammed Ibrahim.

“In the logistics and engineering domains, AVM Olufemi Ogunsina has been appointed Chief of Aircraft Engineering, and AVM Michael Onyebashi assumes command as Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command. AVM David Pwajok is now Chief of Communication and Information Systems, while AVM John Ukeh takes charge as Air Provost Marshal.

“Further reinforcing NAF’s administrative and welfare structures, AVM Simon Peter has been appointed Managing Director, NAFIL Housing and Construction Company, while AVM Chidiebere Obiabaka becomes Air Secretary. 

AVM Anthony Martins now serves as Chief of Administration, AVM Abubakar Sule takes over as AOC, Logistics Command, and AVM Abdulrasheed Kotun has been appointed Managing Director, NAF Farms. The new Chief of Civil-Military Relations is AVM Edward Gabkwet, while AVM Osichinaka Ubadike has been named Deputy Commandant, AFIT,” the statement added.

The statement further noted that other senior officers including AVMs Ahmed Bakari, Albert Bot, Idi Sani, Muhammed Suleiman, Jibrin Usman, and Japheht Ekwuribe have been deployed to various defence and inter-service establishments to enhance joint military operations.

The new Air Chief, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, assumed office on Thursday, and the redeployment exercise followed a day later. His decision to restructure the service’s top hierarchy came just 24 hours after his counterpart in the Nigerian Army also announced a major reorganization of senior commanders.