The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke, has formally assumed office. He recently pledged his unwavering loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and vowed to always prioritise the welfare of officers, airmen and airwomen of the Nigerian Air Force.
In his inaugural address, the new CAS described his appointment as a call to national duty and expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him.
According to him, he is more than honoured to serve in his new role, and he is grateful to Bola Tinubu for deeming him worthy of such a crucial position.
Aneke stated that he and the entire Air Force personnel will remain loyal to the President, the Federal Government and Nigerians.
“My appointment as the Twenty-Third Chief of the Air Staff is both an honour and a humbling experience.
I wish to specially thank the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the honour and rare privilege extended to me to serve Nigeria.
I also pledge my loyalty and that of the Nigerian Air Force officers, airmen and airwomen to the government and people of Nigeria as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution,” he said.
He further promised to build on the achievements of his predecessor, especially in ongoing operations against insurgency and other internal security threats.
Sunday Aneke concluded by assuring Nigerians that the NAF would continue to work with other military and security agencies to guarantee national security.
“Together, we will leave no stone unturned in discharging our constitutional roles in conjunction with other sister services, security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies to bring about swift improvement in the security situation of Nigeria.
I promise to ensure that the welfare needs of all officers, airmen, airwomen and their family members are promptly addressed to motivate them for improved productivity.
The Nigerian Air Force is willing, able and ready to meet the demands of our national defence and security imperatives,” he added.
