As the Nigerian Airforce commences the recruitment of able-bodied young men and women into the Year 2025 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46 Recruitment Exercise, over 20,000 applicants participated in the nationwide Zonal General aptitude test.
The Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame disclosed on Sunday, 14th December, 2025 that the exercise was conducted at 15 designated zonal centres in Sokoto, Minna, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Yola, Makurdi, Jos, Ilorin, Ipetu-Ijesa, Enugu, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ikeja.
He explained that the extensive national spread reflects the Service’s commitment to inclusiveness, equal opportunity, and a transparent, merit-driven recruitment process that enables qualified Nigerians from all parts of the country to compete fairly.
Speaking on the exercise, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin, reaffirmed that the recruitment process is guided by fairness, integrity, and strict adherence to established standards.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains firmly committed to recruiting the best candidates by merit, as the quality of our personnel is fundamental to operational effectiveness and the successful execution of our constitutional mandate,” he stated.
The CAS added that the aptitude test is a critical step in building a motivated and mission-ready force, while assuring Nigerians of the NAF’s continued dedication to supporting internal security operations and protecting the lives and property of citizens in line with its constitutional responsibilities.
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