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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a major leadership reshuffle involving the appointment of new commanders and the redeployment of several senior officers to strategic positions across its operational commands, military institutions, and intelligence establishments.
The appointments, approved by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on November 7, 2026, are part of efforts to strengthen leadership, improve accountability, and enhance the military service’s operational efficiency.
The changes, which take effect this month, affect the NAF Headquarters, operational commands, Defence Headquarters, and other key security institutions.
At the NAF Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal AK Ademuwagun has been appointed Chief of Transformation and Innovation, while AVM IV Ajiboye will serve as Superintendent of Standards and Evaluation.
Other key appointments include AVM PN Amadi as Chief of Air Intelligence, AVM NN Ananaba as Chief of Operations, AVM AH Bakari as Air Provost Marshal, AVM EE Efiom as Chief of Training, and AVM AJ Laoye as Chief of Aircraft Engineering.
The reshuffle also brings changes to the leadership of the Air Force’s operational commands. AVM NI Ilo has been appointed Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Tactical Air Command, while AVM BR Mamman takes charge of Mobility Command.
Similarly, AVM OS Ogunsina will lead Logistics Command, AVM MN Onyebashi has been appointed AOC of Special Operations Command, and AVM FCS Nwakara will head Ground Training Command.
Several senior officers have also been posted to military training institutions. These include AVM PB Philips as Commandant of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, AVM MC Ekwueme as Commandant of the Armed Forces Resettlement Centre, and AVM AO Akinbunwa as Commandant of the Air Force War College.
Other appointments include AVM OC Ubadike as Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology, AVM AI Sambo as Commandant of the Nigerian Air Force College of Logistics and Management, and AVM M Yusuf as Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy.
At the Defence Headquarters, AVM UK Abdullahi has been appointed Director of Defence Operations, while AVM EOE Ebiowe will serve as Deputy Coordinator, National Intelligence, at the Office of the National Security Adviser.
The reshuffle further extends to the Defence Intelligence Agency and Defence Space Administration, alongside other strategic security departments.
In another significant appointment, AVM GI Jibia has been named Deputy Force Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, while AVM JI Ukeh will serve as Commander of the Nigerian Air Defence Corps.
According to the Air Force, the appointments were based on the officers’ professional experience, leadership abilities, and suitability for the service’s evolving operational demands.
Air Marshal Aneke expressed confidence that the newly appointed officers would bring their experience to bear in advancing his command philosophy and strengthening the NAF’s contribution to national security.
He also directed all affected officers to complete their handover and takeover arrangements and assume their new responsibilities on or before November 13, 2026.
The extensive reshuffle underscores the Air Force leadership’s focus on improving institutional coordination, strengthening command structures, and positioning the service to respond more effectively to Nigeria’s security challenges.
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