Nigerian Airforce Undergoes Specialised Warfare, Target Training

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC), has advanced its drive towards a more capable and mission-ready force with the graduation of participants from two specialised operational competence courses.

The training, which concluded on 3 July 2026, strengthened participants’ expertise in force sustainment, operational planning and precision targeting, reinforcing the NAF’s commitment to developing highly skilled personnel capable of responding effectively to contemporary security challenges.

By enhancing targeting proficiency and collateral damage estimation, the training further equips personnel to deliver purposeful and decisive air power against terrorist and criminal elements while safeguarding civilian lives and property.

Representing the Chief of Logistics, Headquarters NAF, at the graduation ceremony, the Director of the Nigerian Air Force Museum and Hall of Fame, Air Vice Marshal U Ariahu, congratulated the participants on the successful completion of the courses and urged them to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to improve operational effectiveness across their respective units. He emphasised that continuous professional development remains indispensable to sustaining the Nigerian Air Force’s operational readiness and mission success in support of national security objectives.

The Commandant of the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre, Air Vice Marshal GI Jibia, represented by the Director of Coordination, Air Commodore I Suleiman, noted that the courses reflect the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to developing a highly professional and mission-focused force. This aligns with the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, who has consistently emphasised that “mission success begins with a highly trained and mission-ready force.” The graduation therefore underscores the Nigerian Air Force’s sustained investment in building the operational competence required to deliver precise, responsible and decisive air power in defence of Nigeria and its people.