“Nigerian Air Force Promotes 57 Senior Officers to Air Vice Marshal and Air Commodore”

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved the promotion of 57 senior officers, elevating 27 to the rank of Air Vice Marshal and 30 to Air Commodore. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, with the promotions effective from November 27, 2025.

According to Ejodame, the officers were promoted after meeting the Air Force’s rigorous criteria, which include assessments of merit, professional competence, operational experience, loyalty, and alignment with the strategic objectives of the service. The promotions aim to reinforce high-command leadership, strengthen operational expertise, and bolster the strategic and intellectual capacity of the Nigerian Air Force.

Those promoted to Air Vice Marshal include Air Commodores S.A. Eyoma, G.I. Jibia, A.A. Adebomehin, E.S. Odekina, C.E. Akubue, S.O. Eyekosi, A.O. Akinbuwa, L.I. Kamat, A.G. Akinyimika, A.O. Bamidele, A.K. Famuyiwa, P.J. Edem, S.A. Madaki, O.T. Salami, F.O. Ankeli, M.J. Chidama, J.J. Ijudigal, M. Umar, I.J. Ogbodo, U. Ariahu, A.L. Dakwat, C.E. Akpa, E.C. Ukpong, I.S. Subi, I.M. Yusha’u, S.S. Lazarus, and F. Ekpah.

The 30 officers promoted to Air Commodore include Group Captains M.A. Imam, A.A. Komolafe, H.I. Eze, D.U. Edet, M.B. Umar, G.H. Okoh, S.P. Sekegor, P.P. Okonkwo, P.U. Okweugo, A.U. Yahaya, M. Yahaya, I.R. Ubeh, O.K. Cole, E.A. Ifebi, R.K. Olundu, I.O. Akpasa, A.K. Mohammed, H.A. Meshack, S.N. Nwachi, Z.B. Shuwa, E.J. Alabila, S.A. Osoniyi, A.O. Ogunmola, A.J. Arumona, B.I. Jayeoba, C.E. Akuh, N.N. Onuoha-Mba, P.A. Garba, Y.M. Abdullahi, and M. Suleiman.

Ejodame added that the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has urged the newly promoted officers to justify their elevation through professional conduct and dedication to duty. The promotion cycle is part of the NAF’s routine process to fill positions vacated by retiring officers or those moving to other postings.