The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women empowerment, gender inclusion and sustainable national development through strategic partnerships and people-centred initiatives.
This was underscored during a courtesy visit by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, to the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.
Speaking during the engagement, the Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the vital role of women in nation-building, peacebuilding and socio-economic development, noting that the visit sought to strengthen collaboration in support of women and vulnerable groups across the country.
He reiterated the NAF’s commitment to impactful civil-military initiatives and to creating opportunities that enhance women’s participation in leadership, education, entrepreneurship and skills development.
He further emphasised that strategic collaboration would enable targeted interventions for women in conflict-affected communities, strengthen advocacy against gender-based violence and build more resilient communities.
In her remarks, the Minister commended the NAF’s sustained contributions to peace, security and community development, as well as the people-centred leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff.
She welcomed the proposed partnership and expressed the Ministry’s readiness to collaborate on initiatives aimed at empowering women, protecting vulnerable groups and advancing gender-responsive development.
Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to developing impactful programmes that will promote social inclusion, strengthen community resilience and contribute to sustainable national development.
