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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force(NAF), Friday announced the redeployment of several senior officers to key command and staff positions as part of efforts to enhance operational efficiency and align its structure with the leadership vision of the new Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke.
A total of 19 officers received new appointments, while six others were posted to various defence and inter-service establishments.
NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, in a statement, said the restructuring was aimed at improving decision-making, strengthening coordination across units and commands, and reinforcing readiness in response to current security challenges.
Under the new arrangement, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Abdullahi is now the Chief of Policy and Plans, while AVM Adeniran Ademuwagun assumes duty as Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna. AVM Ibitayo Ajiboye is now Group Managing Director of the Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited Group of Companies, AVM Precious Amadi Chief of Operations, AVM Nnamdi Ananaba Chief of Air Intelligence, AVM Ebimobo Ebiowe, Superintendent of Standards and Evaluation, and AVM Ahmed Dari as Chief of Training.
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Ejodame, in the statement, said “In the logistics and engineering domains, AVM Olufemi Ogunsina has been appointed Chief of Aircraft Engineering, and AVM Michael Onyebashi assumes command as Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command. AVM David Pwajok is now Chief of Communication and Information Systems, while AVM John Ukeh takes charge as Air Provost Marshal.
“Further reinforcing NAF’s administrative and welfare structures, AVM Simon Peter has been appointed Managing Director, NAFIL Housing and Construction Company, while AVM Chidiebere Obiabaka becomes Air Secretary. AVM Anthony Martins now serves as Chief of Administration, AVM Abubakar Sule takes over as AOC, Logistics Command, and AVM Abdulrasheed Kotun has been appointed Managing Director, NAF Farms. The new Chief of Civil-Military Relations is AVM Edward Gabkwet, while AVM Osichinaka Ubadike has been named Deputy Commandant, AFIT, ”.
