NAF CELEBRATES YOUNG TALENTS, HONOURS WINNERS OF 2ND CAS LITERARY COMPETITION IN AKWA IBOM

NAF CELEBRATES YOUNG TALENTS, HONOURS WINNERS OF 2ND CAS LITERARY COMPETITION IN AKWA IBOM

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, DFS, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to youth empowerment, intellectual development and creativity with the presentation of awards to outstanding participants in the Second Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition in Akwa Ibom State. Held as part of activities marking Nigerian Air Force Day 2026, the competition, themed “Optimizing Emerging Technologies for Enhanced Air Operations,” challenged young Nigerians to explore how emerging technologies can strengthen air power, national security and national development.

Representing the CAS at the award ceremony, the Acting Commander of 309 Composite Group, Eket, Wing Commander VC Azurunwa, commended the winners for their creativity, originality and intellectual depth, while applauding all participants for their impressive contributions. He noted that the initiative reflects the NAF’s commitment to engaging young Nigerians beyond its operational responsibilities by providing a platform for critical thinking, technological awareness and meaningful contributions to the nation’s future.

The CAS emphasised that science, technology and innovation will remain critical to the future of military aviation and national defence, urging the award recipients to build on their achievements and pursue even greater academic and creative excellence. He further stressed that investing in young Nigerians is essential to developing the intellectual capacity needed to address evolving security challenges and advance the nation’s technological capabilities.