The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its operational capabilities with the graduation of 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026, marking another significant step in its efforts to enhance combat readiness and support ongoing air and joint military operations across the country.
The graduation ceremony, held at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA) in Bauchi, celebrated the successful completion of an intensive training programme designed to produce highly skilled, mission-focused and combat-ready operators capable of responding effectively to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Kelvin Aneke, attended the event as the Special Guest of Honour and was represented by the Chief of Training, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal AY Dari.
Addressing the graduating personnel, the CAS commended them for successfully completing one of the Service’s most demanding training programmes, describing their achievement as a testament to their resilience, discipline and determination.
He reminded the new Special Forces operators that the effectiveness of any military organisation ultimately depended on the quality and commitment of its personnel.
“The strength of any fighting force lies not only in its equipment but in the quality, discipline and determination of its personnel.
āYou are now part of an elite cadre entrusted with critical responsibilities in safeguarding our nation. Serve with honour, remain mission-focused and let your actions reflect the values of the Nigerian Air Force.
“Throughout the course, the trainees underwent rigorous physical, mental and tactical conditioning aimed at preparing them for Special Forces missions in complex and demanding operational environments.
The programme was structured to build leadership capacity, strengthen teamwork, improve adaptability and enhance mission effectiveness in support of both air and joint operations,” the statement revealed.
Michael Olugbode, Sunday Aborisade, Linus Aleke, Segun Awofadeji and Ibrahim Shuaibu
