Nigerian Air Force Publishes Names of Successful Recruitment Candidates
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Nigerian Air Force has published the names of candidates successful in its 2025 Zonal General Aptitude Test.
- These candidates are invited to attend the Selection Board Interview for recruitment into Basic Military Training Course 46/2025, scheduled from April 27 to June 13, 2026, in Kaduna.
- The NAF emphasized that the recruitment process is free of charge and cautioned applicants against making any payments.
The Nigerian Air Force continues its commitment to transparency and merit-based recruitment with the announcement of successful candidates for the Basic Military Training Course 46/2025. The publication of names on the official recruitment portal, nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng/updates/, ensures that all eligible individuals are aware of their next steps.
The Nigerian Air Force hereby notifies the general public that candidates who were successful in the Zonal General Aptitude Test conducted across 15 NAF Bases on 5 December 2025โฆ are invited to attend the Selection Board Interview for Trades and Non-Tradesmen and Women into BMTC 46/2025.
This rigorous selection process, which began with a Zonal General Aptitude Test in December 2025 across 15 centers nationwide, aimed to ensure fairness and equal opportunity. Over 20,000 applicants participated, underscoring the high interest in joining the NAF. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, reiterated the force's dedication to selecting the best candidates, recognizing that personnel quality is crucial for operational effectiveness.
All shortlisted candidates are required to report strictly in accordance with their assigned batch schedule as indicated on the portal, warning that failure to comply will lead to disqualification.
As the invited candidates prepare for the Selection Board Interview in Kaduna, the NAF has issued a stern warning against any form of payment. The recruitment process is entirely free, and any applicant found engaging in or solicited for payments will face disqualification. This stance reinforces the NAF's integrity and commitment to a corruption-free selection exercise, a critical message for aspiring recruits across Nigeria.
Candidates who fail to report on their designated dates will forfeit the opportunity to participate in the Selection Board Interview.
Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.