The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on 10 September 2026, commissioned a Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Special Intervention Project at Government Secondary School, Bichi, Kano State, in furtherance of its commitment to community development, enhanced civil-military relations and improved security through meaningful citizen engagement. The project, executed in honour of Air Vice Marshal Mohammed Sabiu Ibrahim, was commissioned by the CAS, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal EK Gabkwet. The initiative was described as a vital non-kinetic effort aimed at improving community welfare, building public trust and strengthening cooperation between the military and local communities.
The CAS noted that contemporary security challenges require a whole-of-society approach that complements military operations with meaningful community engagement. The project comprises the renovation and furnishing of four classrooms, rehabilitation and equipping of the school clinic and sports office, as well as the construction of a modern mosque. The facilities are expected to improve learning outcomes and enhance the well-being of students and residents of the host community.
Air Marshal Aneke further highlighted that the CAS Special Intervention Project Programme has become one of NAF’s impactful civil-military initiatives, with 18 projects completed nationwide and several others ongoing. He noted that such interventions strengthen the bond between the Armed Forces and the people, creating an enabling environment for improved intelligence sharing and operational effectiveness. He therefore urged the community to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, stressing that stronger communities build stronger partnerships for lasting peace and security.
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