In order for the Nigerian Air Force , NAF, to be combat ready and operate at optimum level so as to counter both domestic and foreign threats, the Chief of Air Staff , CAS, Air Marshall Oladayo Amao has expressed the need to review the curriculum of its training institutions and facilities.
The CAS made this known at the winging ceremony of some pilots and operators which took place recently at Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Air Marshall Amao said that the NAF recently reviewed the curricula of the various schools in the Air Force Institute of Technology to meet expected standards, whilst also conducting the instructional training for the instructors to ensure enhanced performance.
There has also been the review of the training curriculum for NAF cadets at the Nigerian Defence Academy and new criteria specified for NAF officers to be eligible for posting to the Academy as instructors.
With a view to upgrading the practices and facilities at the NAF institutions to meet international standards and best practices, the CAS has also authorized the audit of selected institutions in the NAF, including flying schools by a team of experienced retired senior officers.
With more rejiggering on ground, the efforts are geared towards positioning the institutions and facilities as centers of excellence that would produce pilots, engineers, technicians and other specialists that are well equipped to carry out their constitutional roles more effectively and efficiently.
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