The Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force on 9 February 2026, as part of his post-resumption engagements with key Armed Forces stakeholders.
During the visit, the Commandant congratulated the CAS on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff and expressed appreciation for his own appointment, pledging to justify the confidence placed in him.
He explained that he deliberately chose the Nigerian Air Force as his first stakeholder engagement, citing its strategic importance and enduring cooperation with the Centre.
He further disclosed that about 200 Nigerian Air Force personnel were currently undergoing resettlement training at NAFRC, with additional participants expected under the Empretech programme, while respectfully soliciting continued support in addressing institutional challenges when formally presented.
Responding, Air Marshal Aneke warmly described the visit as timely and significant, underscoring the strategic relevance of NAFRC in preparing retiring and disengaging personnel for productive civilian life. He emphasised that equipping personnel with vocational, technical and entrepreneurial skills sustains morale, reinforces discipline and guarantees dignity beyond service.
According to the CAS, “human capital remains our most critical asset, and preparing our personnel for a meaningful life after service is a responsibility we must pursue deliberately and collectively.”
He noted that the Centre’s mandate aligns seamlessly with his Command Philosophy of standardised training and mission-focused capability development, reinforcing the Nigerian Air Force’s welfare-driven approach to leadership.
Both leaders expressed optimism about expanding collaboration in skills acquisition, capacity building and structured transition programmes for retiring airmen and airwomen.
The CAS assured the Commandant of the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering support, stressing that a well-empowered veteran population contributes directly to national productivity, social stability and long-term development.
The engagement ultimately projected a strong synergy between institutional welfare and national security, highlighting how inter-service cooperation strengthens not only operational readiness but also Nigeria’s broader development architecture.
