Chief Of Air Staff Hails Nigerian Air Force Personnel In Kainji For Dedication, Calls For Sustained Operational Excellence
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has commended personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Kainji for their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to national service. The CAS gave the commendation on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, during an all-ranks durbar with personnel of co-located NAF units in Kainji. He was represented by the Chief of Training and Operations (CTOP), Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Francis Edosa, who was on a working visit to the Base.
Addressing the durbar, Air Marshal Abubakar praised the personnel for their continued contributions to national security, noting that their professionalism and resilience have strengthened the NAF’s operational effectiveness across various theatres. He emphasized the importance of loyalty and teamwork as the foundation of military effectiveness, reminding personnel that loyalty to the Service, superiors, and the nation remains a sacred duty that unites the Force. The Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Air Training Command (ATC), Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Yusuf Dari, also commended NAF Base Kainji for its pivotal role in sustaining the Service’s successes in the fight against insurgency and banditry.
The durbar provided an opportunity for direct engagement on the prevailing operational situation at the Base, allowing personnel to share concerns and suggestions to enhance mission outcomes. The visit reaffirmed the Chief of the Air Staff’s commitment to nurturing a highly disciplined, loyal, and combat-ready Force anchored on professionalism and the defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
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