The Military Training Centre at NAF Base Kaduna has graduated 1,123 freshly recruited members of the Nigerian Air Force NAF) Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, made this statement during the personnel’s passing out parade in Kaduna State.
According to a statement made by the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Air Chief ordered the staff to be creative.
“The CAS tasked newly graduated recruits of the Nigerian Air Force to be focused, motivated, and innovative while contributing to NAF’s efforts towards achieving Nigeria’s national security imperatives.”
He encouraged adherence to the code of conduct rules for Armed Forces involved in internal security, reminding them of their upcoming deployments to various theatres to contribute to national security.
He further conveyed the Air Chief’s instructions for them to respect and safeguard the innocent and law-abiding citizens whom their training prepares them to protect.
“Treat them with respect and protect their rights. By doing so, you are fulfilling your professional and constitutional duties. Remember also that the NAF undoubtedly expects the highest standards from you regarding civil-military relations.
“You must not succumb to any inducement or action that would cause disaffection among fellow members of the Armed Forces and remember that your duty is to protect all Nigerians, irrespective of their leanings or inclinations,” the statement added.
The CAS recommended recruits to take use of the NAF’s numerous training options to become skilled in their chosen specialties.
“Air Vice Marshal Abubakar charged them to ensure they internalize and thoroughly embrace the NAF core values of ‘Integrity first, Service before self and excellence in all you do,’ to maintain the reputation the Service has earned over the years. In the ongoing efforts to rid the nation of all criminal acts, the CAS counselled them not to allow themselves to be used by subversive elements to destabilize the country.
“Air Vice Marshal Abubakar also told the recruits to remember that they were now subject to both military and civil laws. Therefore, they must ensure they submit themselves to civil authority under democratic tenets.”
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