NAF names successful candidates for 2025 recruitment, training begins July 19
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At a glance
- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has published the list of successful candidates for its Basic Military Training Course 46/2025.
- Successful candidates are instructed to report to the NAF Military Training Centre in Kaduna on July 19, 2026, to commence training.
- The NAF warns the public against recruitment fraud, emphasizing that the enlistment process is free of charge.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially released the names of candidates who have successfully passed the recruitment exercise for the Basic Military Training Course 46/2025. The comprehensive list of successful applicants is now available on the NAF's official recruitment portal.
The Nigerian Air Force hereby informs the general public that the list of successful candidates for the Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025 Recruitment Exercise has been published on the official Nigerian Air Force Recruitment Portal.
Candidates whose names appear on the published list are required to report to the NAF Military Training Centre, located at NAF Base, Kaduna. The reporting date is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, marking the commencement of their military training.
In a public announcement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, the force reiterated that the recruitment exercise is entirely free. They strongly advised successful candidates and the general public to be vigilant and wary of fraudsters who may solicit payments, claiming to facilitate recruitment or enlistment into the Nigerian Air Force.
The candidates whose names appear on the published list were successful at the selection interview and are to report to the NAF Military Training Centre (MTC), NAF Base, Kaduna, on Sunday, 19 July 2026, to commence training.
Successful candidates are further directed to bring along the original and photocopies of their academic credentials, along with other necessary items as detailed in the joining instructions. The NAF urges all candidates to thoroughly review these instructions on the recruitment portal before reporting for training to ensure a smooth process.
The Nigerian Air Force reiterates that the recruitment exercise is entirely free of charge. Successful candidates and members of the public are therefore advised to beware of fraudsters and refrain from making any payment to individuals or groups claiming to facilitate recruitment or enlistment into the Nigerian Air Force.
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