NAF promotes 57 senior officers

The Nigerian Air Force has approved the promotion of 57 senior officers to the ranks of Air Vice Marshal and Air Commodore.

In a statement on Thursday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the promotion released on November 27, 2025 included 27 officers elevated to the rank of Air Vice Marshal and 30 to the rank of Air Commodore.

Ejodame said the officers were promoted after meeting the requirements set by the Air Force, including assessments of merit, competence and experience.

“The promotion cycle reflects a deliberate effort to reinforce high-command leadership, enhance operational expertise, and strengthen the intellectual and strategic backbone of the Service. Each officer was selected following a rigorous evaluation of merit, professional competence, operational experience, loyalty to the Service, and alignment with the strategic objectives of the Nigerian Air Force, “ the statement partly

Those promoted to Air Vice Marshal are Air Commodores S.A. Eyoma, G.I. Jibia, A.A. Adebomehin, E.S. Odekina, C.E. Akubue, S.O. Eyekosi, A.O. Akinbuwa, L.I. Kamat, A.G. Akinyimika, A.O. Bamidele, A.K. Famuyiwa, P.J. Edem, S.A. Madaki, O.T. Salami, F.O. Ankeli, M.J. Chidama, J.J. Ijudigal, M. Umar, I.J. Ogbodo, U. Ariahu, A.L. Dakwat, C.E. Akpa, E.C. Ukpong, I.S. Subi, I.M. Yusha’u, S.S. Lazarus and F. Ekpah.

Additionally, 30 senior officers have been elevated to the rank of Air Commodore.

 They include Group Captains MA Imam, AA Komolafe, HI Eze, DU Edet, MB Umar, GH Okoh, SP Sekegor, PP Okonkwo, PU Okweugo, AU Yahaya, M Yahaya, IR Ubeh, OK Cole, EA Ifebi, RK Olundu, IO Akpasa, AK Mohammed, HA Meshack, SN Nwachi, ZB Shuwa, EJ Alabila, SA Osoniyi, AO Ogunmola, AJ Arumona, BI Jayeoba, CE Akuh, NN Onuoha-Mba, PA Garba, YM Abdullahi and M Suleiman, “ the statement added.

Ejodame noted that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, urged the officers to justify their elevation through professional conduct and commitment to duty.

The elevation of 57 officers aligns with NAF’s routine process of replacing officers exiting the system due to retirement, completing service terms, or transitioning to other postings.