Nigerian Air Force Honours Chief Of Air Staff Literary Competition Winner In Enugu

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has presented the 2026 Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Literary Competition Award to Miss Chioma Elizabeth Edeh, who emerged second in the tertiary category. The award was presented at Headquarters Ground Training Command, Enugu, on behalf of the CAS, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, by the Air Officer Commanding, Ground Training Command, Air Vice Marshal Adebayo Gabriel Kehinde. The competition attracted 951 entries across the primary, secondary and tertiary categories.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, the CAS described the competition as a strategic non-kinetic engagement platform for strengthening the NAF’s relationship with young Nigerians while fostering intellectual curiosity and technological awareness. Centred on the theme, “Optimising Emerging Technologies for Enhanced Air Operations,” the competition explored the role of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and advanced data analytics in modern airpower. He emphasised that technological advancement ultimately depends on knowledgeable, creative and innovative minds, reaffirming the NAF’s commitment to education, human capital development and youth empowerment.

Congratulating Miss Edeh, the CAS urged her to see the recognition as a stepping stone to greater achievements, while encouraging other young Nigerians to embrace the guiding principles of Think, Innovate and Serve. He noted that nurturing the creativity and intellectual capacity of young people remains essential to national development and the future of technological advancement.