Newly confirmed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has pledged to lead a versatile, disciplined, and lethal Nigerian Air Force (NAF) capable of keeping insurgents “running without time to think or plan attacks.”

He said, “I use the word lethal in a professional sense, because a man running from you will not have the time to plan to hurt you.”

Aneke further noted that his leadership vision is anchored on training, technology, safety, and strategic innovation, emphasising that “true military power is not measured by brute force but by superior intellect and adaptability.”

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of NAP Public Relations and Information, said the CAS gave the resolve during his confirmation before the National Assembly on Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

The CAS vowed “to build an Air Force that responds swiftly, strikes precisely, and acts intelligently across all spectrums of military operations, a force defined not only by strength, but by precision, professionalism, and purpose”.

“His confirmation followed his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in accordance with Section 18 (1) of the Armed Forces Act, Cap A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, which empowers the President to appoint Service Chiefs subject to the approval of the National Assembly.

“With this confirmation, he legally succeeds Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, joining other Service Chiefs as a member of the Armed Forces Council.

Lawmakers at the confirmation session praised AVM Aneke’s depth of experience, operational leadership, and intellectual grounding.

They particularly commended his tenure as Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command, where he improved strategic airlift capability, strengthened joint operations, and enhanced the NAF’s responsiveness in complex security environments.