The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has emphasized the need for continuous collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies, describing national security as a shared duty that requires unity of effort.
In a statement posted on the Nigerian Air Force’s official X handle after the 2025 Air Provost Conference held on September 8 in Jos, the CAS said the presence of sister agencies at the forum highlighted the reality that “national security is a collective responsibility.” He warned that terrorism, banditry, and cybercrime transcend jurisdictional boundaries and must be countered through joint intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and capacity building.
Air Marshal Abubakar reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment, particularly through the Air Provost, whom he described as the “custodians of discipline” and “guardians of installations,” central to both internal order and broader operational success.
Unveiling several initiatives to boost the Air Provost’s capacity, the CAS announced the establishment of a forensic and digital crime laboratory at the Air Police Training Centre in Jos, the acquisition of new Military Working Dogs (MWDs), and the annual recruitment of 100 Air Police personnel for the next five years. Additional projects include the upgrade of guard rooms, creation of new Provost squadrons, and improved accommodation at the Air Police Training Centre in Kerang. He also pledged enhanced training in cyber warfare and digital forensics to safeguard the NAF’s critical digital infrastructure.
The Air Chief expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and commended the Directorate of Air Provost for reviving the Conference after a seven-year break. He assured that Air Provost personnel would remain disciplined and respectful of civil authority.
In his welcome remarks, the Chief of Administration, AVM Idi Sani, highlighted the central role of the Air Provost in discipline, regulation, and infrastructure protection. He said the conference theme—“Leveraging Technology, Collaboration, Capacity Building and Training for Enhanced AP Duties in a Dynamic Security Environment”—aligns with the CAS’s focus on mission-oriented force development.
Also speaking, Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Architect Samuel Jatau, praised the NAF and other security agencies for their contributions to peace in the state.
The Air Provost Marshal, AVM JA Usman, lauded the CAS for his strategic guidance and support, adding that the conference had renewed the Directorate’s commitment to harnessing technology, collaboration, and training.
The three-day event features presentations from AVM KG Lar (rtd), Professor Etannibi Alemika, AIG Emeka Nwonyi Polycarp, and Professor Kursim Leonard, blending theory with practical security experiences.
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