NAF Reaffirms Commitment To Safe Rescue Of Abducted Oyo School Victims
Aneke gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja during the Nigerian Air Force Second Quarter 2026 Route March Exercise.
Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Abdullahi, the Air Chief said the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to strengthening collaboration with other security agencies in addressing security challenges across the country.
He noted that NAF would continue to support joint security operations focused on protecting lives and property while advancing broader national security objectives.
According to him, the route march exercise reflects the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining the health, physical fitness, and operational readiness of its personnel.
He explained that a physically fit workforce remains essential for meeting the demands of modern military operations and responding effectively to security threats nationwide.
Aneke further stated that the exercise promotes teamwork, camaraderie, esprit de corps, and overall wellness among personnel, factors he described as critical to effective service delivery.
He encouraged personnel to embrace regular physical exercise and healthy lifestyles to improve both their physical and mental well-being.
The Air Chief also directed officers, airmen, airwomen, and civilian staff to actively participate in weekly Wednesday sporting activities across Nigerian Air Force formations, noting that such activities promote discipline, fitness, and social cohesion.
He added that regular sporting engagements would also support talent discovery ahead of the Armed Forces of Nigeria Games and discourage behaviours capable of affecting personnel performance and professionalism.
Aneke expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support towards strengthening the operational capacity and development of the Nigerian Air Force.
He also commended officers, airmen, airwomen, and civilian personnel for their dedication and participation in the exercise while praising organisers for the successful conduct of the Second Quarter 2026 Route March Exercise.
The assurance by the Air Force leadership comes amid ongoing security concerns surrounding the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State, with security agencies continuing efforts toward securing the victims’ safe return.
