ABUJA, FCT– University under the Nigerian Flying Force (NAF) are placed for a significant technological and structural upgrade following a high-level strategic conference between the Chief of the Air Personnel (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
Throughout a visit to the TETFund head office on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, reaffirmed the fund’s dedication to prioritising the Flying force Institute of Technology (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 institution has acquired a track record as one of Nigeria’s many steady academic environments, characterised by strict discipline and a “zero-strike” policy.
The Air Chief credited previous TETFund interventions for creating the allowing environment that has actually made AFIT a leading choice for trainees looking for aviation-related studies.
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Current facilities, ranging from geared up labs to contemporary hostels, have actually been essential to maintaining the school’s high academic standards.
A crucial highlight of the visit was the proposition for forward-looking projects aimed at keeping the Nigerian Flying force at the cutting edge of defence innovation. Air Marshal Aneke requested particular assistance for:
- A devoted facility at AFIT to advance research in emerging innovations vital for contemporary aerospace and defence.
- The building of a five-kilometre “clever” fence integrated with security systems to secure the school.
- Residential accommodation for both mentor and non-teaching staff to ensure skill retention.
The collaboration also reaches the NAF College of Nursing and the School of Medical Sciences and Air Travel Medication. These institutions supply specialised health care training managed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
TETFund’s assistance in these locations is considered as a contribution to the more comprehensive nationwide health care system, producing competent personnel who serve both military and civilian populations.
Reacting to the demands, Sonny Echono emphasised that AFIT’s credibility for timely program completion and disciplined knowing makes it a model for other Nigerian institutions.
He guaranteed the Air Chief that plans for staff lodging and various infrastructure jobs for AFIT are already recorded in the 2026 spending plan.
“TETFund’s influence frequently precedes its presence,” Echono noted, mentioning that the fund sees itself not simply as a parastatal, but as a strategic partner in the country’s security and human capital advancement.