Aneke spoke in Abuja during a meeting with Branch Chiefs, Air Force Commanding Officers and Unit Commanders, held as part of activities marking his first 100 days in office. The CAS reaffirmed the loyalty of the Nigerian Air Force to the Constitution and the democratically elected government, stressing that commanders must maintain unity and discipline within the ranks. “The Nigerian Air Force remains loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government of the day. Of particular concern, he said, was the recent expansion of activities by the Islamic State’s West Africa Province into Kwara State. He called for frank, solution-driven discussions that would translate into measurable improvements across the service, pledging that the Air Force would remain mission-ready and committed to safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

Source: Punch February 11, 2026 16:00 UTC