The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) don officially graduate 1,296 recruits as dem complete Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 45/2025, for Passing Out Parade wey happen on December 20, 2025. The ceremony mark the point wey the young men and women change from civilians enter full-fledged airmen and airwomen of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
While e dey review the parade, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke,
talk say the event na big milestone both for the graduates and for the Air Force. According to am, the strength and success of NAF operations depend well well on the quality, discipline and professionalism of its personnel.
In one statement, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame,
quote the CAS say the successful six-month training line up with im command philosophy to build a motivated, professional and mission-ready force. E say this kind force dey very important to deliver strong air power, join hand with ground forces, to achieve Nigeria national security goals.
Air Marshal Aneke explain say the graduation show the serious effort of NAF to build capable manpower, especially to support ongoing counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations across the country.
The CAS also highlight the importance of the Military Training Centre, call am the foundation of military excellence for the Air Force. According to am, the centre dey shape disciplined and mission-ready personnel, and e praise the Commandant, instructors and staff for keeping high standards throughout the training.
He add say the strict discipline wey dem enforce during training na wetin dey turn to professionalism and effectiveness for real operations.
Air Marshal Aneke further commend the Air Officer Commanding, Ground Training Command, Air Vice Marshal Shinkafi, for im leadership and oversight. As e dey talk to the new graduates, the CAS remind dem say the training no easy at all — physically, mentally and as a team — but na so e suppose be to prepare dem for military life.
He thank their families and loved ones for the support wey help dem succeed, and charge the new airmen and airwomen make dem always hold discipline, teamwork and sense of duty tight as dem begin their careers inside the Nigerian Air Force.
According to the CAS, with this fresh set of recruits, NAF dey better positioned to answer the call of national duty and strengthen security across Nigeria.
