Terminal promotion reserved for exceptional officers – Chief of Air Staff

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has stated that terminal promotions in the military are reserved for those whose contributions to the growth and development of the services are truly exceptional.

Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, said in a statement that the Chief of Air Staff stated this recently while decorating Air Vice Marshal Amos Bulus with his new rank.

According to him, decorating the senior officer goes beyond adding another stripe to his shoulder, as it also serves to recognise a career that has been marked by excellence and a commitment to progress.

“This promotion is about acknowledging the countless hours of work, the challenges faced, and the unwavering dedication to the betterment of our Air Force,” Chief of Air Staff Abubakar said.

He eulogised the senior officer, stating that he has demonstrated, through his pioneering initiatives, that he is more than deserving of this honour, as his efforts have had a lasting impact on NAF operations and will continue to influence the way NAF conducts its affairs for years to come.

He explained that Air Vice Marshal Bulus has distinguished himself as a pioneer in various aspects, as the Pioneer Director of Information Technology within the Nigerian Air Force, during which he implemented the first-ever NAF-operated and managed online recruitment and enlistment platform. The initiative, he added, revolutionised NAF recruitment processes, ensuring a more efficient, transparent, and accessible system that has become a model within the Armed Forces and beyond.

He also commended him for designing and implementing the NAF electronic document management and paperless system.