Nigerian Air Force redeploys senior officers and appoints new commanders

Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke approved a major redeployment of senior officers on November 7, 2026, with the changes taking effect in November. AVM NI Ilo, BR Mamman, OS Ogunsina, MN Onyebashi and FCS Nwakara were among those appointed to lead operational commands. New officials were also assigned to headquarters roles covering operations, intelligence, training, aircraft engineering and other areas. AVM UK Abdullahi becomes Director of Defence Operations at Defence Headquarters, while AVM EOE Ebiowe moves to the Office of the National Security Adviser.