The Nigerian Air Force has intensified efforts to sharpen its counter-insurgency operations, placing renewed focus on air-to-ground integration as a game-changer in modern warfare.
This was highlighted during a strategic visit by the Director General of the Air Power Centre of Excellence, Air Vice Marshal PO Obeya, to the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre on April 17, 2026.
At the heart of the engagement was a push to strengthen Air-to-Ground Integration (AGI)—a critical approach that ensures seamless coordination between air assets and ground troops for precision strikes, real-time intelligence, and rapid response in the battlefield.
Discussions between AVM Obeya and the Commandant of AWDC, Air Vice Marshal GI Jibia, focused on refining operational doctrines, enhancing joint mission planning, and improving combat effectiveness in complex insurgency environments.
Military experts say the emphasis on AGI is key to winning asymmetric wars, where success depends on speed, accuracy, and coordinated firepower between multiple forces.
The initiative aligns with the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, whose leadership is driving innovation and professionalism within the force.
By deepening doctrinal development and investing in capacity building, the NAF aims to sustain air superiority and deliver decisive impact against insurgents across the country.
The move signals a forward-looking strategy by the Air Force to enhance operational readiness and strengthen national security through smarter, more integrated combat operations.
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