NAF Makes History with First Induction of Female Military School Graduates
In a groundbreaking stride toward gender equality, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inducted its first-ever cohort of female military school graduates as Airwomen, marking a pivotal moment in the force’s history.
This milestone follows the recent amendment of the NAF Absorption Policy, which previously allowed only male alumni of the Air Force Military School (AFMS), referred to as Ex-Junior Air Men, to be enlisted. With the revised policy now in effect, female graduates from the Air Force Girls’ Military School (AFGMS) can also be absorbed into the service as Non-Commissioned Officers.
The announcement came on Monday through a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Ehimen Ejodame. He confirmed that the newly inducted Airwomen, all from the AFGMS Class of 2017, had successfully completed their military training at the NAF Base in Kaduna after a competitive selection process, Naija BEST gathered.
“In a groundbreaking move for gender inclusion, the Nigerian Air Force has officially welcomed its first set of Ex-Junior Air Women into its ranks,” the statement read. “This historic development extends the Absorption Policy to include female graduates of AFGMS, placing them on equal footing with their male counterparts from AFMS.”
The selected graduates, who completed their academic programs in August 2023, participated in the 2024 NAF recruitment training and have now officially joined the force.
Celebrating the occasion, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, described it as a defining moment: “This is a moment of triumph for every girl who has ever dreamed of wearing the uniform. It is a testament to the Air Force’s dedication to empowering young women and creating equal opportunities for all.”
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