Nigerian Air Force Appoints New Spokesman

By Iyojo Ameh

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the appointment of Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa as its new spokesman, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Captain Kabiru, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, in a statement released on Tuesday.

Air Commodore Akinboyewa succeeds Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, who has been reassigned to the NAF’s Civil-Military Relations Branch, where he will serve as the Director of Coordination and Cooperation.

This strategic realignment is part of the NAF’s ongoing efforts to enhance its public and community engagement initiatives, aiming for a more effective interaction with the public and stakeholders.

The statement emphasized that Air Commodore Akinboyewa is expected to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor, focusing on media engagements, strategic communications, and information dissemination.
He will also be tasked with fostering public perception, maintaining transparency, and bolstering trust and confidence in the NAF.

Air Commodore Akinboyewa is a distinguished member of the 43rd Regular Combatant Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Security and Strategic Studies, both from the NDA.

Prior to his new role, he served as the Commandant of the NAF’s Air Traffic Services Training Centre in Kaduna.