The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has marked Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary with a family-centred celebration at the ATO Field, NAF Base Ikeja, Lagos, bringing together children and families of personnel in an atmosphere of patriotism, unity and camaraderie.
The celebration featured a range of recreational and cultural activities, including games, music and cultural displays, providing an opportunity for personnel and their families to celebrate the nation’s independence together.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented at the event by the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal AA Suleh, joined the families in the celebration and presented gift items to the children.
The event was facilitated by the Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Air Commodore MA Imam, as part of activities designed to strengthen family bonds and promote a sense of belonging among NAF personnel and their dependants.
The celebration also highlighted the Nigerian Air Force’s emphasis on personnel and family welfare as an important component of morale and operational effectiveness, in line with the CAS Command Philosophy.
Through the gathering, the NAF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the wellbeing of its personnel and families while contributing to the collective aspiration for a stronger, safer and more prosperous Nigeria.
