He stated that the reshuffle was part of ongoing efforts to optimize command effectiveness, improve decision-making, and enhance mission readiness in line with the evolving security environment.
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Anele, has approved the posting and appointment of new principal officers and commanders across various units and formations of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the appointments are strategic moves to enhance operational efficiency, foster synergy, and align with the new NAF leadership’s command philosophy.
He stated that the reshuffle was part of ongoing efforts to optimize command effectiveness, improve decision-making, and enhance mission readiness in line with the evolving security environment.
Those affected by the new development are: Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Abubakar Abdullahi appointed as Chief of Policy and Plans, while AVM Adeniran Ademuwagun assumes duty as Commandant, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna.
Additionally, AVM Ibitayo Ajiboye has been named Group Managing Director, Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited (NAFIL) Group of Companies, while AVM Precious Amadi takes over as Chief of Operations, and AVM Nnamdi Ananaba becomes Chief of Air Intelligence.
Other appointees are: AVM Ebimobo Ebiowe who is appointed Superintendent of Standards and Evaluation, AVM Ahmed Dari appointed as Chief of Training, and AVM Mohammed Ibrahim now heads the Transformation and Innovation Branch.
According to the statement, in the logistics and engineering domains, AVM Olufemi Ogunsina is appointed Chief of Aircraft Engineering, AVM Michael Onyebashi assumed command as Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Mobility Command, while AVM David Pwajok is now Chief of Communication and Information Systems, and AVM John Ukeh takes charge as Air Provost Marshal.
In the NAF’s administrative and welfare structures, the NAF’s boss appointed AVM Simon Peter as Managing Director, NAFIL Housing and Construction Company, AVM Chidiebere Obiabaka became Air Secretary, AVM Anthony Martins now serves as Chief of Administration, AVM Abubakar Sule takes over as AOC, Logistics Command, and AVM Abdulrasheed Kotun was appointed the Managing Director, NAF Farms, AVM Edward Gabkwet is the new Chief of Civil-Military Relations, and AVM Osichinaka Ubadike has been named Deputy Commandant, AFIT.
Other senior officers redeployed to strategic position include AVMs Ahmed Bakari, Albert Bot, Idi Sani, Muhammed Suleiman, Jibrin Usman, and Japheht Ekwuribe, who have been redeployed to various defence and inter-service establishments in line with ongoing efforts to strengthen joint operations and national defence coordination.
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