ARMY, AIR FORCE CHIEFS OF CIVIL-MILITARY AFFAIRS PLEDGE STRONGER COLLABORATION ON NON-KINETIC OPERATIONS

ARMY, AIR FORCE CHIEFS OF CIVIL-MILITARY AFFAIRS PLEDGE STRONGER COLLABORATION ON NON-KINETIC OPERATIONS

The Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, on Wednesday, 4 November, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army, Major General Musa Awwal Etsu-Ndagi, at Army Headquarters Annex A, WU Bassey Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja.

Speaking during the visit, Air Vice Marshal Gabkwet stated that the visit was aimed at strengthening the existing synergy between the two departments. He commended the Department of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army, for its remarkable achievements in non-kinetic activities, particularly in the areas of Stakeholders’ Engagement Forums and Social Media Seminars, noting that the Nigerian Air Force was keen to understudy and adopt similar initiatives.

He further emphasised the need to intensify non-kinetic activities, describing them as critical instruments for winning the hearts and minds of the civil populace, particularly in military host communities. He also highlighted the importance of harnessing the knowledge, creativity and influence of Generation Z (Gen Z) and other social influencers to promote greater understanding of civil-military relations activities.

In his response, the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army, Major General Musa Awwal Etsu-Ndagi, expressed appreciation to Air Vice Marshal Gabkwet for the visit and reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to strengthening collaboration between the two departments, particularly in the area of non-kinetic activities, to enhance operational effectiveness across both Services.

He further stated that the Department of Civil-Military Affairs would leverage the existing synergy to understudy and adopt relevant non-kinetic initiatives of the Nigerian Air Force, with a view to strengthening public confidence and encouraging greater support from host communities for Nigerian Army operations.

Members of the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Nigerian Air Force’s entourage included Air Vice Marshal CE Akpa, Air Commodore AT Adejimi, Wing Commander FE Argbeohan and Flying Lieutenant AM Aondonaka.

Ojo Adenegan
Maj
Acting Director Information Management
Army Headquarters Department of Civil -Military Affairs Abuja

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