Nigerian Air Force Strengthens Mission Readiness With Historic Maiden NAFIAM Graduation At Otuokpoti, Bayelsa

Nigerian Air Force Strengthens Mission Readiness With Historic Maiden NAFIAM Graduation At Otuokpoti, Bayelsa

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded another significant milestone in its drive to build a highly skilled, mission-ready force with the graduation of 122 personnel from seven professional courses at the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Administrative Management (NAFIAM). Held at the Institute’s permanent site in Otuokpoti, Bayelsa State, the ceremony was the first graduation since NAFIAM’s relocation from Kaduna, underscoring the NAF’s unwavering commitment to strengthening professional military education as a vital enabler of operational effectiveness. The intensive training in personnel administration, physical education and military music has equipped the graduates with the expertise required to strengthen the combat support functions that underpin effective air power operations, in line with the Command Philosophy of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke.

Representing the CAS, the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command, Air Vice Marshal Gabriel Kehinde, described the occasion as a significant milestone in the Institute’s history. He emphasised that while operations support personnel may not always serve at the forefront of combat, their expertise forms the backbone of every successful military operation. He charged the graduates to uphold the highest standards of integrity, discipline and excellence as they assume greater responsibilities across NAF units. The AOC also commended the visionary leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff in prioritising mission-focused training and capability development, while expressing appreciation to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his continued support in enhancing the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Service.

Earlier, the Commandant of NAFIAM, Air Commodore Isaiah Taiwo, described the maiden graduation at the Institute’s permanent site as a landmark achievement following its successful relocation to Bayelsa State. He noted that the uninterrupted conduct of training throughout the relocation reflects the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to developing competent personnel capable of meeting evolving operational demands. He reaffirmed NAFIAM’s commitment to continuously refining its training programmes to address emerging operational requirements while advancing the Chief of the Air Staff’s vision of a highly motivated, professional and mission-ready force.