The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has charged Air Warrant Offcers and Regimental Sergeant Majors to caution airmen and personnel under them to follow laid down rules and regulations regarding separation from Service as specified in the Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS).
The CAS gave the advise against the backdrop of cases of indiscipline occasioned by Absent without Leave (AWOL) and desertions in the Air Force,
While maintaining that the NAF would not deny any personnel his or her right to separation as long as it is in accordance with the TACOS, Amao said “the NAF will also not hesitate to take appropriate disciplinary measures against such personnel no matter how long it takes”
Speaking at a retreat with Air Warrant Officers (AWOs) and Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) of all NAF Units including tri-service institutions held in Abuja, Amao charged NAF personnel to maintain high level of discipline, sustain regimentation and remain apolitical as the nation heads towards the 2023 General Elections.
He emphasized that the meeting was aimed at enabling the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers have robust and frank discussion with the highest echelon of the Service on issues affecting the Service for enhanced operational efficiency.
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He added that the NAF has recorded significant successes in the fight against insurgency and terrorism in various theatres of operation across the country, attributing the feat to the sacrifices of personnel at the front lines and the commitment of the Federal Government in equipping the Service.
He reminded them of their role as the link between the officers’ cadre and other ranks, noting that the NAF is expecting delivery of additional platforms to complement existing ones which he said would improve the capability of the Service in the ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations.
Consequently, he enjoined them to continue to provide necessary feedback to their various Commanders with a view to enhancing policy implementation as well as consolidating on the advancement of the Service.
On the upcoming 2023 General Elections, the CAS charged personnel to remain apolitical while noting that in as much as it remains their inalienable rights to vote for whosoever they choose, they should not be seen to be directly engaged or involved in any form of political campaigns or activities.
He assured them that the NAF would continue to give special sttention to issues of their welfare as it will not relent in ensuring that all personnel are properly accommodated, medically attended to and provided with needed resources to do their jobs effectively while their various entitlements would continue to be given to them as at when due.
The meeting which had about 9 AWOs and 120 RSMs in attendance, afforded the attendees the opportunity to brief the CAS on their activities and the challenges in their various Commands and Units.
During the interactive session, they also had the opportunity of asking questions, making useful contributions and comments on how to move the Service forward to perform its constitutional role of defending the territorial integrity of the country.
