NAF ADVANCES INTELLIGENCE-LED OPERATIONS WITH GRADUATION OF NEW INTELLIGENCE PERSONNEL
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has continued to strengthen its intelligence-driven operational capabilities with the graduation of Basic Intelligence Course 34/2026 at the Nigerian Air Force School of Air Intelligence (NAFSAINT), Makurdi, on Friday, 8 May 2026. Representing the Chief of Air Intelligence, Air Vice Marshal Nnamdi Ananaba, the Director of Air Intelligence, Air Vice Marshal Emmanuel Ukpong, described the graduation as another significant milestone in the sustained effort to produce highly professional intelligence personnel capable of supporting national security objectives. He noted that the evolving security environment requires well-trained and mission-oriented intelligence operatives equipped to effectively support ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.
The course provided specialised training in intelligence operations, operational analysis, security support, and mission-focused capability development aimed at enhancing the participants’ analytical, reporting, and decision-making abilities. The Special Guest of Honour further highlighted the importance of producing actionable intelligence to support operational effectiveness and strategic decision-making, while urging the graduating personnel to uphold professionalism, discipline, integrity, teamwork, and continuous self-development in line with emerging technological advancements and contemporary security realities.
The graduation reflects the commitment of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, to strengthening intelligence capacity development and advancing intelligence-led operations as a critical pillar of national security. The sustained investment in training institutions and human capital development continues to enhance the Nigerian Air Force’s mission readiness and operational effectiveness in addressing evolving security threats. Through proactive and precision-driven operations supported by credible intelligence, the NAF remains steadfast in its efforts to restore peace, enhance national stability, and create an enabling environment for socio-economic development.
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