By Chimezie Godfrey
The Nigerian Air Force has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026 in a move aimed at enhancing its operational effectiveness and support for ongoing military operations nationwide.
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
According to him, the graduation ceremony was held at the Regiment Training Centre Annex in Bauchi after the personnel successfully completed a rigorous training programme.
Ejodame said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented by the Chief of Training, Air Vice Marshal AY Dari, charged the graduates to remain disciplined, professional and committed to national service.
”The strength of any fighting force lies not only in its equipment but in the quality, discipline and determination of its personnel,” Aneke stated.
The statement noted that the training programme equipped participants with specialist skills required for Special Forces operations in complex environments.
The trainees were subjected to intensive physical, mental and tactical drills aimed at improving leadership qualities, teamwork and operational resilience.
Speaking earlier, the Commandant of the Regiment Training Centre Annex, Squadron Leader EL Akpan, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to producing competent and mission-ready personnel.
Highlights of the graduation included tactical displays featuring obstacle crossing drills, commando self-defence techniques and air assault operations.
The event was attended by senior military officers, representatives of sister services, security agencies and invited guests.
According to Ejodame, the graduation of the 111 operators underscores the Air Force’s continued investment in human capacity development and its commitment to maintaining a combat-ready force capable of supporting national security objectives.