Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the appointment of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesperson.
This was contained in statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information i
According to the statement, Air Commodore Ejodame takes over from Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who previously held the position.
It stated that ” Air Commodore Ejodame is a seasoned officer with vast experience in logistics, strategic planning, and defence management and also a member of the 45th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy.
” He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree in Transport and Logistics as well as a PhD in Information Systems and Management Studies from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.
” His professional journey has seen him undertake numerous high-level military and strategic courses, including logistics training at the United Nations International Peace Support Operations Centre in Kenya and Optimisation and Decision Making in Supply Chain Course from the Erasmus Intensive Programme, in Portugal.
” Air Commodore Ejodame completed training at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, and the Air Force War College, Makurdi, where he emerged as the Best Graduating Participant and received the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Air Staff Awards at the National Defence College, Abuja.
It added that Air Commodore Ejodame has held several critical appointments in the NAF, including serving as Directing Staff at both the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, and the National Defence College, Abuja.
He was also the Pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, and the Director of Procurement at the same institution.
” Air Commodore Ejodame’s experience includes a diplomatic role as Nigeria’s Defence Adviser at the Nigeria High Commission in Malaysia, where he was concurrently accredited to 9 other countries, strengthening Nigeria’s defence ties across the region.
A distinguished scholar, researcher, and public relations professional, Air Commodore Ejodame is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).
He is also a Fellow of the Air Force War College, National Defence College, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport as well as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria.
“Air Commodore Ejodame appointment is expected to further enhance NAF’s public relations and strategic communication efforts, reinforcing the service’s commitment to professionalism and transparency.
Speaking at a brief handing over and taking over at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja, Air Vice Marshal Akinmoyewa expressed gratitude to the Chief of Air Staff CAS Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar for the opportunity given to him to serve as the Spokesperson of the Service and commended the Media for their support during his assignment, advising that such should be extended to his successor Air Commodore Ejodame.
Responding to the new Spokesperson Air Commodore Ejodame promised robust working relationship with the media in the interest of the Service, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), and the country in general.
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