NAF wings nine new UAV pilots to boost precision warfare
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has winged nine newly trained Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators as part of efforts to strengthen its precision strike and intelligence-gathering capabilities in ongoing operations across the country.
This is contained in a statement by the NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr Ejodame said the winging marked a major step in NAF’s modernisation drive towards smarter, technology-driven air operations.
Under the leadership of Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, NAF has continued to expand its operational capabilities through technology integration, advanced training, and innovation-driven warfare, he said.
“The graduation of the new UAV operators, the fourth batch since the programme began, reflects the service’s commitment to deploying precision airpower to protect Nigerian lives and secure the nation’s airspace,” he said.
Speaking at the event, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, represented by the air officer commanding, Air Training Command, AVM Ahmed Dari, described the graduation as “a proud milestone” for the Service.
Mr Aneke said the new UAV operators had completed a rigorous and highly technical training designed to enhance NAF’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.
“The unmanned aerial vehicles you will be operating are instruments of protection, surveillance, and precision response.
“Operate with professionalism, execute with precision, and serve with honour,” he said.
The CAS said the development came at a crucial time when Nigeria faces complex security challenges, stressing that UAVs now play a decisive role in modern warfare through real-time intelligence and precision engagement.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support and investment in building a modern, agile, and technology-driven Air Force.
He also lauded the commander, 401 Flying Training School, Air Commodore Nasiru Mohammed Saidu, for his commitment to excellence in training, saying the school continues to uphold NAF’s legacy of innovation and professionalism.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Education
Governor Yusuf sends 350 Kano students to study in Uganda, India, Malaysia
“Your selection is a privilege and a responsibility to excel,” the Kano governor said.
World
Adolph Hitler had very small penis, one ball, DNA analysis shows
DNA results showed that the deceased, an Austrian-born German leader, may have suffered from a genetic disorder known as Kallmann syndrome.
Rights
UMYU workers suspend warning strike
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University workers have suspended their two-week warning strike, which began on November 3.
Economy
Tinubu’s nominee Obehi Okafor tells Senate how she will spend unclaimed dividends’ funds
“My mission with the unclaimed funds is capital preservation. Aside from governance, I will optimise the returns of the unclaimed funds,” said Ms Okafor.
Politics
Muslims must make sure Tinubu wins 2027 presidential election; I will deliver 2.5 million votes: Gov Okpebholo
“I have promised the president that we will deliver 2.5 million votes to him in 2027,” Mr Okpebholo said.
Economy
Tinubu govt to regularise sale of Afam power plant to Transcorp
“We replace bureaucratic bottlenecks with commercial agility, relieve government of the costly burden of subsidising inefficient state-owned enterprises,” the VP said.
