The newly promoted Officers of Air Rank have been been urged to redouble the efforts they put in serving the nation to justify their new ranks of Air Vice Marshals and Air Commodores respectively.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle gave the charged when the Nigerian Airforce held a Decoration Ceremony for 22 distinguished officers who ascended to the esteemed rank of Air Vice Marshals, and 16 officers elevated to the rank of Air Commodores.
The Minister in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Information, Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike said that the weight of their new roles was critical to the nation.
"Promotion, especially to air rank, is demanding because the Service expects you to lead from a more holistic and strategic perspective,".
"I heartily congratulate you for your well-deserved promotions. Indeed, your painstaking efforts and remarkable contributions to the Service were instrumental to your success."
"The Federal Government, under the able leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains committed to supporting the Nigerian military, ensuring a peaceful, safe, and prosperous Nation."
Speaking on security challenges facing the nation, the Minister urged the newly promoted officers to maintain professionalism and review strategies.
"We must review our strategies, techniques, tactics, and procedures to assure our fellow citizens of their security and safety,".
Earlier, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar encouraged the newly promoted officers to remember that they cannot afford to fall short of the expectations of Nigerians.
He urged them to remember that failure is not an option and to continue to display selfless service and competence in your duties.
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