ABUJA, FCT– University under the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) are placed for a substantial technological and structural upgrade following a high-level tactical meeting in between the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
During a visit to the TETFund headquarters on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, reaffirmed the fund’s dedication to prioritising the Air Force Institute of Innovation (AFIT) and other NAF medical colleges in this year’s intervention cycle.
Air Marshal Aneke highlighted the 48-year evolution of AFIT, explaining it as a multidisciplinary centre of excellence.
The organization has actually gained a reputation as one of Nigeria’s the majority of steady scholastic environments, characterised by stringent discipline and a “zero-strike” policy.
The Air Chief credited previous TETFund interventions for developing the allowing environment that has made AFIT a top option for trainees seeking aviation-related studies.
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Present facilities, ranging from geared up labs to contemporary hostels, have actually been integral to keeping the school’s high scholastic requirements.
A crucial highlight of the see was the proposition for forward-looking projects aimed at keeping the Nigerian Flying force at the cutting edge of defence technology. Air Marshal Aneke asked for specific support for:
- A devoted center at AFIT to advance research study in emerging innovations crucial for contemporary aerospace and defence.
- The building of a five-kilometre “smart” fence integrated with surveillance systems to protect the school.
- Residential accommodation for both mentor and non-teaching staff to ensure talent retention.
The collaboration likewise encompasses the NAF College of Nursing and the School of Medical Sciences and Air Travel Medication. These organizations offer specialised health care training managed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
TETFund’s support in these areas is considered as a contribution to the more comprehensive national healthcare system, producing knowledgeable personnel who serve both military and civilian populations.
Reacting to the demands, Sonny Echono emphasised that AFIT’s reputation for timely program completion and disciplined learning makes it a design for other Nigerian institutions.
He ensured the Air Chief that prepares for staff accommodation and various facilities jobs for AFIT are currently recorded in the 2026 budget plan.
“TETFund’s influence typically precedes its existence,” Echono kept in mind, stating that the fund sees itself not simply as a parastatal, however as a strategic partner in the nation’s security and human capital development.