The Nigerian Air Force has approved a major leadership reshuffle involving the posting and appointment of senior officers to strategic positions across its operational commands, training institutions and other military establishments.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, says the exercise, approved by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, is aimed at strengthening command effectiveness, enhancing institutional capacity and sustaining operational readiness in support of national security objectives.
Under the new arrangement, Air Vice Marshal A.K. Ademuwagun has been appointed Chief of Transformation and Innovation, while Air Vice Marshal N.N. Ananaba becomes Chief of Operations.
Other appointments at the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force include Air Vice Marshals P.N. Amadi as Chief of Air Intelligence, E.E. Efiom as Chief of Training, M.A. Sulaiman as Chief of Communications and Information Systems, and A.J. Laoye as Chief of Aircraft Engineering.
At the operational command level, Air Vice Marshal N.I. Ilo has been appointed Air Officer Commanding, Tactical Air Command, while Air Vice Marshal B.R. Mamman takes over as Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command.
Others are Air Vice Marshal O.S. Ogunsina as Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command; Air Vice Marshal M.N. Onyebashi as Air Officer Commanding, Special Operations Command; and Air Vice Marshal F.C.S. Nwakara as Air Officer Commanding, Ground Training Command. Air Vice Marshal J.I. Ukeh has also been appointed Commander, Nigerian Air Defence Corps.
In other appointments, Air Vice Marshal P.B. Philips becomes Commandant, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, while Air Vice Marshal M.C. Ekwueme is appointed Commandant, Armed Forces Resettlement Centre.
At the Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal U.K. Abdullahi becomes Director of Defence Operations, while Air Vice Marshal E.O.E. Ebiowe moves to the Office of the National Security Adviser as Deputy Coordinator, National Intelligence.
Several other officers have also been posted to strategic positions within the Defence Headquarters, Defence Intelligence Agency and Defence Space Administration.
The statement says the realignment is part of the Service’s commitment to leadership renewal, institutional accountability and operational effectiveness.
The Chief of the Air Staff expressed confidence that the experience and professional competence of the newly appointed officers would strengthen the Service’s capacity to support joint military operations and national security objectives.
All affected officers are expected to assume their new appointments and complete handover formalities on or before November 13, 2026.
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