The Nigerian Army has graduated 25 personnel from the Aviation Fuel Handling and Management (AFHM) Course 2/26, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing aviation logistics and operational efficiency through specialised training.
The graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, following the successful completion of the three-month course, which commenced on April 16, 2026.
The training programme was designed to build the capacity of Nigerian Army Aviation (NA Avn) fuel handlers in aviation fuel handling and management. A total of five officers and 20 soldiers from the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) successfully completed the course.
The Commander, 71 Supply and Transport Brigade, Brig.-Gen. B. Yusuf, represented the Commander, Corps of Supply and Transport (CCST), Maj.-Gen. N.D. Shagaya, at the graduation ceremony.
The Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Kolade Ademuwagun, who was represented by the Deputy Commandant, Air Vice Marshal O. Ubadike, congratulated the graduands on successfully completing the intensive training programme.
In his address, he commended the participants for their resilience, discipline and commitment throughout the course, urging them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and safety in the handling and management of aviation fuel.
He encouraged the graduates to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training to improve the operational effectiveness of Nigerian Army Aviation while remaining worthy ambassadors of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport.
The representative of the AFIT Commandant also highlighted that the successful conduct of the course underscores the enduring partnership between the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force in developing critical aviation logistics capabilities needed to support military operations.
The ceremony featured the presentation of certificates to the 25 graduates, while outstanding participants were recognised with awards for exceptional performance during the course.
The Nigerian Army said the specialised training aligns with its ongoing efforts to strengthen operational readiness by developing skilled personnel capable of supporting safe and efficient aviation fuel operations.