CAS Commissions NAF Air Warfare Centre

The chief of the air staff (CAS) Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has commissioned the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Warfare Centre and inaugurated its first course on basic air power for young officers.

The CAS while performing the ceremony said the employment of air power has remained critical to operational successes as well as meeting the safety and security aspirations of all Nigerians.

In a statement by the director of public relations and information (DOPRI) Air Cdre Edward Gabkwet, he said Amao noted that air power has become a key determinant of operational effectiveness, as well as a force multiplier in all ongoing operations in the country.

He said the reactivation of the Air Warfare Centre perfectly aligns with his vision for the Nigerian Air Force, tailored towards, “enhancing and sustaining critical air power capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives”.

He said the move also tallies with two key drivers of his vision, which “focus on doctrinal development and application of air power in joint military operations” as well as “pursuit of purposeful training and human capacity development”.

Amao charged the centre to support the airman across the spectrum of air warfare requirements; ranging from training and operational readiness, to doctrinal and tactics development.

The CAS also charged the pioneer commandant of the centre, air vice marshal, Micheal Onyebashi and staff to prime the new institution for the highest standards and maximum impact, while ensuring that it evolves new and dynamic approaches for NAF employment of air power.