Nigerian Air Force Achieves 6,100 Flying Hours Under Aneke

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded over 6,100 flying hours and more than 2,900 sorties between November 2025 and September 2026 under the leadership of Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke. This achievement comes as he approaches his first anniversary in office on 30 October 2026.

The NAF's operations included precision air strikes, armed reconnaissance, and surveillance, aimed at enhancing national security and degrading hostile elements. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, stated that these missions consumed close to 10 million litres of Jet A-1 fuel.

Air Marshal Aneke has prioritized personnel welfare, encapsulated in the principle of "Welfare for Enhanced Warfare," leading to improvements in allowances, medical support, and accommodation. Additionally, 57 senior officers were promoted, and over 6,000 personnel received local training, reflecting a commitment to operational effectiveness and personnel development.