AIR CHIEF TASKS NEW HELICOPTER PILOTS ON INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM AS NAF GRADUATES 30 IN ENUGU

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has urged newly commissioned helicopter pilots of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning, and demonstrate unwavering commitment to duty as they take on the critical task of defending the nation’s airspace.

Air Marshal Abubakar delivered the charge through the Chief of Training and Operations, Air Vice Marshal Nnamdi Edosa, during the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the Integrated Helicopter Pilot Course 9/2024 and Airline Transport Pilot Licence Course 2/2025, held at the International Helicopter Flying School (IHFS), Enugu.

According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Air Chief reminded the 30 graduating pilots that their new status demands humility and a strong sense of responsibility, noting that they carry not only the hopes of the nation but also the trust of the Nigerian Air Force—a service described as a pillar of peace and national stability.

The occasion also featured the commissioning of a newly renovated aircraft hangar at the IHFS—an infrastructural upgrade aimed at enhancing aircraft maintenance and boosting operational readiness.

Reaffirming his commitment to building a capable and professional force, Air Marshal Abubakar emphasized that the IHFS remains central to his command philosophy, which prioritizes purposeful training, human capacity development, and infrastructure-driven operational excellence.