The Nigerian Air Force has graduated 111 personnel from its Special Forces Course 13/2026 in a renewed push to strengthen its operational capacity and improve national security response capabilities.
The graduation ceremony took place at the Regiment Training Centre Annex in Bauchi, where the Air Force described the exercise as part of its ongoing efforts to build a more combat-ready and mission-oriented force.
According to a statement shared on the NAF Facebook page on Sunday, the training programme was designed to equip personnel with advanced tactical knowledge, specialist skills, and the resilience required for complex special operations in support of air and joint military missions.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, who was represented at the event by the Chief of Training, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Dari, congratulated the newly graduated operatives and urged them to remain professional in the discharge of their duties.
Aneke, in his message, said: “The true strength of any fighting force lies in the quality, determination and character of its personnel,” adding that the operatives must remain focused and serve the country with honour.
The Commandant of the Regiment Training Centre Annex, Squadron Leader EL Akpan, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to producing well-trained and mission-ready Special Forces personnel capable of meeting evolving security demands.
The graduation event featured tactical demonstrations, including obstacle crossing drills, commando self-defence techniques, and air assault operations, showcasing the skills acquired during the intensive training programme.
Senior military officers, including the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command, Air Vice Marshal AG Kehinde; representatives from the Special Operations Command; and other service chiefs, attended the ceremony.
The Air Force said the graduation reflects its continued investment in human capacity development, noting that it is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening the military’s ability to support national security objectives.
