The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has implemented a significant strategic realignment, resulting in the redeployment of 41 Air Vice Marshals (AVMs) as part of its leadership restructuring.
A statement from the Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, indicated that these changes aim to strengthen command effectiveness, improve institutional capacity, and maintain operational readiness in line with national security goals. This exercise was sanctioned by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and is effective immediately.
Air Commodore Ejodame noted that the appointments cover various areas including the Service Headquarters, operational commands, and training institutions. This reflects a focused effort to align leadership expertise with the NAF’s evolving priorities.
Key appointments include:
- AVM AK Ademuwagun as Chief of Transformation and Innovation
- AVM IV Ajiboye as Superintendent of Standards and Evaluation
- AVM PN Amadi as Chief of Air Intelligence
- AVM NN Ananaba as Chief of Operations
- AVM AH Bakari as Air Provost Marshal
- AVM EE Efiom as Chief of Training
- AVM MS Ibrahim as Chairman, Air Expo and International Liaison
- AVM AG Kehinde as Chief of Civil-Military Relations
- AVM MA Sulaiman as Chief of Communications and Information Systems
- AVM AJ Laoye as Chief of Aircraft Engineering
At the operational command level, new leadership includes AVM NI Ilo as Air Officer Commanding of the Tactical Air Command and AVM BR Mamman as commander of Mobility Command. Additionally, AVM PB Philips has been appointed Commandant of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College.
At the strategic defence posture, new appointments feature AVM UK Abdullahi as Director of Defence Operations at Defence Headquarters and AVM AA Suleh as Deputy Chief of Defence Space Administration.
Ejodame emphasized that this strategic reshuffle is indicative of the NAF’s dedication to ongoing leadership renewal and enhanced operational effectiveness. He also expressed confidence that the newly appointed officers’ expertise will significantly support the Service’s capacity to conduct joint operations and meet national security objectives.
All officers affected by this redeployment are expected to transition to their new roles and complete the necessary formalities by November 13, 2026.
