Chief Of Air Staff Joins President Tinubu, Defence Chiefs At Nigerian Nazy’s 70th Anniverssary Fleet Review
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 1 June 2026 joined the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, alongside the Honourable Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs at the International Fleet Review and Commissioning of Ships held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Lagos. The event formed a major highlight of activities commemorating the Nigerian Navy’s 70th Anniversary and brought together senior military leaders, government officials, international partners and distinguished guests in celebration of the Navy’s enduring contributions to national security and maritime development.
In his address, President Tinubu commended the Nigerian Navy for its remarkable achievements over the past seven decades in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and supporting national development. The President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces through sustained investments in modern platforms, infrastructure and human capacity development. He further emphasised the importance of synergy among the Services in addressing contemporary security challenges and advancing Nigeria’s strategic interests across the air, land and maritime domains.
The participation of Air Marshal Aneke underscored the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to joint operations and inter-Service cooperation in support of national security objectives. As a critical component of Nigeria’s military architecture, the NAF continues to provide vital air power capabilities, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, air mobility and precision air support, which enhance the effectiveness of joint military operations nationwide. The occasion further reinforced the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s collective resolve to foster unity of effort, strengthen operational readiness and safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and prosperity
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