Safety Is Combat Power: Chief Of Air Staff Drives Proactive Safety Culture Across Nigerian Air Force

Safety Is Combat Power: Chief Of Air Staff Drives Proactive Safety Culture Across Nigerian Air Force

Every hazard reported is an opportunity to prevent the next mishap. At the First Nigerian Air Force Safety Review Board Meeting for 2026, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed that operational excellence begins with an uncompromising commitment to safety.

By fostering a “Safety Just Culture” that encourages the reporting of hazards and near misses without fear of unfair sanctions, the NAF is strengthening mission readiness, protecting lives and assets, and building a highly motivated, professional and mission-ready force capable of delivering decisive air power in defence of Nigeria.