Meet the New Chief of Air Staff (CAS), in Nigeria

Oru Leonard 

Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke is the newly appointed Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force. Here are some key facts about him.

Early Life and Education
– Born on February 20, 1972, in Makurdi, Benue State
– Hails from Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State
– Son of Air Warrant Officer (Rtd) Sylvester and Mrs Ngozi Aneke
– Educated at Army Children School, New Cantonment ‘A’, Kaduna, and Government College, Kaduna

Military Career
– Admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as a member of the 40th Regular Combatant Course
– Commissioned into the Nigerian Air Force as a Pilot Officer on September 10, 1993
– Served in various capacities, including:
– Director of Policy
– Director of Safety
– Deputy Director of Operations at NAF Headquarters
– Command Operations Officer, Tactical Air Command
– Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy
– Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command, Yenagoa

Academic Qualifications
– Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics
– Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the University of Calabar
– Master’s Degrees in:
– International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
– Political Economy and Development Studies from the University of Abuja
– Strategic Studies from the United States Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
– Professional Certificate in Aviation Safety Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, USA
– Currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Flying Experience
– Over 4,359 flying hours
– Type-rated on multiple aircraft, including:
– Air Beetle 18
– Dornier 228
– Citation 500
– Falcon 900
– Gulfstream V
– Gulfstream 550
– Hawker 4000

Personal Life
– Married to Mrs Ngozi Enderline Aneke
– Three sons: Chukwuebuka Kelvin, Ifeanyichukwu Brian, and Uchechukwu Jason
– Enjoys flying, music, and movies in his leisure time