NAF repositions civil–military relations as key operational enabler

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deliberately repositioned civil–military relations arsenic a cardinal operational enabler done enhanced assemblage engagement, institutionalised feedback mechanisms, and strengthened strategical connection crossed operational theatres.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, said successful a connection that Air Marshal Aneke made the remarks during the Civil–Military Relations Conference 2026 held connected March 24, 2026.

According to him, successful today’s analyzable information environment, operational occurrence is nary longer defined solely by kinetic dominance, but by the quality to physique trust, foster cooperation, and integrate the quality magnitude into aerial operations.

He explained that these initiatives are designed to guarantee that NAF operations stay effective, responsible, and transparent, demonstrating the Service’s committedness to accountability and compassion.

He besides emphasised the value of intelligence-driven operations, inter-agency collaboration, a...