Air Force Institute of Technology Kaduna

19/05/2026

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19/05/2026

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12/05/2026

AFIT ADVOCATES FOR SELF RELIANCE IN DEFENCE PRODUCTION

The Commandant, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Kolade Ademuwagun, on Monday 11 May, 2026, has emphasized the critical need for indigenous industrial reliance in defence production, alongside sustainable investment in capacity building within the sector. He highlighted that strengthening local capabilities in research, innovation, and manufacturing is essential for enhancing national security, reducing dependence on foreign technologies, and fostering sustainable development in Africa’s defence architecture.

AVM AK Ademuwagun, made this assertion while receiving participants of the Senior Course 47 from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), who paid a strategic study tour visit to the institute. During the visit, he underscored the strategic role of institutions like AFIT in developing skilled manpower, advancing technological expertise, and promoting collaborative efforts among African nations in addressing shared security challenges. He further noted that regional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and joint training initiatives remain vital in building a resilient and self-sufficient defence ecosystem across the continent.

The Commandant further emphasized the significant contributions of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), alongside other indigenous companies in Nigeria, to the operational effectiveness and capacity development of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). He noted that these institutions have played a pivotal role in manpower development through specialized training, technical education, and the advancement of local expertise in aviation engineering, maintenance, and defence technologies. He stressed that sustaining these efforts is crucial in ensuring long-term self-reliance, operational efficiency, and strategic independence in Nigeria’s defence sector.
AVM Ademuwagun, charged the Ghanaian Air Force to adopt a similar approach by investing in local capacity development and strengthening indigenous defence capabilities. He highlighted the challenges often associated with arms procurement from foreign countries, including high costs, bureaucratic delays, political restrictions, and dependence on external suppliers for maintenance and upgrades. According to him, these constraints underscore the importance of building internal capacity to support national defence needs.

Also speaking during the visit, the Deputy Commandant, Air Vice Marshal O.C. Ubadike, described AFIT as a research-driven institution that serves as a key enabler in Nigeria’s defence production ecosystem. He noted that the institute is at the forefront of training highly skilled personnel both locally and internationally, while also supporting the Nigerian Air Force’s modernization efforts, particularly in advanced surveillance and intelligence operations. He reiterated AFIT’s commitment to innovation, research, and the development of cutting-edge technologies necessary for contemporary military operations.
Meanwhile, Major General Jackson Wonje, the Commandant of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), who was ably represented by Colonel Fiifi Deegbe, the Director for Research and Development and leader of the delegation expressed profound appreciation for the warm reception and exemplary hospitality extended by AFIT. Colonel Deegbe, commended the institute's leadership and staff for the insightful briefing and tour, which provided valuable exposure to Nigeria's advancements in defence education and indigenous production.

He assured the gathering of Ghana's unwavering commitment to deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force in key areas such as capacity building, joint research initiatives, and the pursuit of sustainable indigenous defence manufacturing.
Colonel Deegbe, stated that such partnerships align with Ghana's strategic goals of enhancing operational self-reliance and regional security cooperation, paving the way for mutual knowledge exchange and technology transfer between the two nations' air forces.

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27/02/2026

STUDENTS OF ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE SENIOR COURSE 48 EMBARK ON STRATEGIC TRAINING TOUR OF AFIT FACILITIES

In line with its strategic plan to contribute to the knowledge of students from military training institutions and to support manpower development in the field of research, the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) today, 27 February, 2026 received students of Senior Course 48 from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji. The students, comprising of 437 students made up of 210 officers from the Nigerian Army, 132 officers from the Nigerian Navy, 88 officers from the Nigerian Air Force and 19 foreign students, were conducted round key facilities within the Institute. The foreign military students who came from Ghana, Tanzania, Kingdom of Eswatini, Republic of Chad, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Rwanda, Liberia, Cameroon, South Africa, Gambia, Guinea and Sierra Leone also benefited from the educative visit.

The AFIT Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Kolade Ademuwagun, who was represented during the tour by the Registrar, Air Commodore I Shehu, stated that the long-standing collaboration between AFIT and AFCSC has contributed enormously to the development of military leaders within and outside Nigeria over the years. He recalled that the incumbent Commandant of the College, Air Vice Marshal AO Shogbanmu, was at some point the Deputy Commandant of the Institute. He therefore urged the students to utilize all the knowledge gained from the tour as they prepare for higher responsibilities as senior officers.

Earlier, the Director of General Studies and leader of delegation, who represented the AFCSC Commandant, Brigadier General K Rabiu, explained that the aim of the tour was to broaden the students’ knowledge of the organization, roles, capabilities and activities of typical Nigerian Air Force units. He added that the tour's expectation was to enhance students' understanding of issues of security and development within and outside Nigeria.

Bassey Ibiang Okon PhD
Wing Commander
Director of Public Relations
Air Force Institute of Technology
Kaduna

25/02/2026

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna wishes to invite the AFIT community and the general public to the COREN induction scheduled to hold on 26 March 2026 at Ibrahim Alfa Auditorium by 1000hrs.

21/02/2026

WE HAVE THE REQUISITE SKILLED MANPOWER TO TRANSFORM AFIT INTO A GLOBAL CENTRE OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE – AFIT COMMANDANT TELLS AOC ATC.

In line with his vision to reposition the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) into a global centre of multi-disciplinary academic and research excellence, the Commandant, Air Vice Marshal AK Ademuwagun, has stated his determination to incorporate highly skilled and well-trained Nigerian Air Force (NAF) engineers into the teaching of AFIT students to enable the undergraduates to benefit from the experiences of the seasoned NAF professionals. AVM Ademuwagun who disclosed this during the operational visit of the Air Officer Commanding, Air Training Command (AOC ATC), Air Vice Marshal EP Efanga, emphasized the symbiotic advantage of engaging seasoned officers in the academic activities of the Institute. He added that the AOC ATC, as a former student of the Institute with excellent skills, should be ranked as an academic in the Institute.

The Commandant assured the AOC ATC of the continuous commitment of AFIT to the operational success of the Command, adding that the synergy and effective working relations existing between the Institute and co-located units would be strengthened and sustained. He urged the AOC ATC to encourage qualified personnel within his Area of Responsibility to contribute to the academic development at AFIT by serving as guest lecturers and instructors in their areas of expertise.

Earlier, AVM Efanga had stated that the purpose of the visit was to strengthen the existing partnership between the Air Training Command and AFIT, noting that both institutions were co-located and share several facilities such as gymnasium, officers’ mess and hospital. He used the opportunity to call for closer collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and training effectiveness. He appealed to the Commandant for continued support in ensuring smooth coordination and mutual benefit in the utilization of these common resources. He reiterated the vital strategic role AFIT plays in providing quality technical and academic training for personnel of the NAF, sister services as well as foreign military personnel and civilian students. He recalled his days as a student of the Institute and the impact of the engineering training he received from AFIT on his Service career, stating that sustained effort would contribute significantly to the attainment of the overall objectives of the NAF.

Bassey Ibiang Okon PhD
Wing Commander
Director of Public Relations
Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna

20/02/2026

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13/02/2026

AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY VISITS TETFUND, SEEKS SUPPORT FOR AI, CYBERSECURITY AND ROBOTICS

The Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Kolade Ademuwagun paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Abuja, Arc Sonny Echono. The purpose of the visit was to express the Institute’s profound appreciation for the Fund’s sustained support over the years and to further seek strategic interventions in emerging technologies and research.
During the visit, AVM Ademuwagun who was accompanied by AVM AC Ekpe, Commandant NAF School of Medical Science and Aviation Medicine and AVM FO Ankeli , Chief of Staff Air Training Command, expressed gratitude to the Executive Secretary for TETFund’s consistent interventions which have significantly enhanced infrastructural developments, academic capacity building, research advancement, and staff training within the Institute. He noted that the Fund’s contributions have strengthened AFIT’s mandate in its commitment to producing high-level manpower in aerospace, engineering, and allied disciplines.

The Commandant emphasized that as global security and technological landscapes continue to evolve, AFIT is poised to expand its frontiers in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Robotics. Highlighting the growing importance of these disciplines in national defence, aviation, digital security, and industrial innovation. He also stressed that targeted interventions in these areas would further position AFIT as a center of excellence in advanced research and technology development.
Consequently, the Commandants made an appeal for support in the establishment and upgrade of specialised laboratories, acquisition of modern equipment, development of smart simulation facilities and sponsorship of advanced research and postgraduate training in Artificial intelligence driven systems, cyber defence technologies, and autonomous robotic applications.

In his response, the Executive Secretary Arc Sonny Echono commended AFIT for its strategic vision and its critical role in breeding high standards and better graduates who are making impact and contributing to national development. He reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to supporting eligible institutions in strengthening research capacity, innovation, and technological advancement.

The Executive Secretary assured AFIT of its continued collaboration and pledged the Fund’s readiness to consider interventions that align with national priorities and the Institute’s developmental objectives.
The meeting concluded with renewed assurances of cooperation and a collective resolve to deepen collaborations and supports where necessary.