Air Chief Tasks Officers to Lead by Example, Serve with Courage
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged military commanders and graduating officers to lead by example and serve Nigeria with courage. Speaking at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, Abubakar stated that leadership is the most decisive factor for success in any military organization. He outlined his command philosophy, which is built on five key areas: force optimization, mission-oriented training, proactive logistics, research and development, and personnel welfare. To demonstrate leadership by example, the Air Marshal revealed he has conducted over 40 operational visits to 98 Nigerian Air Force units nationwide within two years. He also highlighted the importance of courage, citing his handling of the 2023 Rukubi incident, which led to reforms and improved international relations. He concluded by urging the young officers to lead with integrity and conviction for […]