The Nigerian Air Force has graduated no fewer than 1,296 recruits at the Passing Out Parade of Basic Military Training Course 45/2025. The graduation marked the recruits’ transition from civilian life to trained airmen and airwomen of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He stated that the operational effectiveness of the NAF depends on the quality, discipline, and professionalism of its personnel. The CAS highlighted the role of the Military Training Centre in developing disciplined and mission-ready personnel, describing it as central to standardised training and capability development in the NAF. Addressing the graduates, Air Marshal Aneke said the physical and mental demands of the training were necessary to prepare them for military service.

Source: Punch December 20, 2025 17:50 UTC