By Olawale Lamina
The Chief of the Air Staff -CAS, Nigerian Air Force- NAF, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has summoned a high-level strategic meeting with Air Component Commanders from all operational theatres at the NAF Headquarters, Abuja.
The crucial meeting took place under the new leadership’s directive, focusing on intensifying precision air operations and delivering smarter, harder, and more decisive strikes against insurgents, terrorists, and criminal elements undermining Nigeria’s peace and stability.
According to the leadership, the engagement marked a decisive step in recalibrating the NAF’s operational posture and strengthening inter-service synergy for better national security plan.
Air Marshal Aneke, while addressing the commanders stressed the imperative of agility, precision, and intelligence-driven warfare to effectively counter evolving threats across all theatres. “We must fly smarter and strike harder, every mission must reflect professionalism, purpose, and patriotism,” he said.
The Chief of Air Staff emphasized the need for harmonization of intelligence-led air, land, and maritime operations to ensure joint mission success.
Aneke expressed the confidence that the NAF will continue to work closely with sister services and security agencies to achieve unified operational effectiveness.
He seized the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to personnel welfare, innovation, and continuous training, pledging to equip airmen and airwomen with the tools and skills required for mission success.
He reiterated that the NAF remains dedicated to supporting the government’s vision of peace and security, while upholding international standards of conduct, discipline, and accountability.
He mandated commanders to translate strategy into decisive action, stating that,: “The safety and confidence of our citizens are our mission success indicators. Nigeria is counting on us, and we will not fail.”
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