NAF charges 1,123 recruits on professional conduct
The Nigerian Air Force has charged 1,123 newly graduated recruits to that will be deployed to various operational theatres of operation across the country on professional conduct.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar, made this charge on Saturday in a statement by the NAF Spokesperson,Sir Commodore Edward Gabkwet at the Passing Out Parade of the 1,123 recruits of the Basic Military Training Course at the Military Training Centre, NAF Base, Kaduna State.
The CAS, in the statement, called on the newly graduated recruits not to be distracted, but be motivated and innovative for them to contribute to NAF’s efforts towards securing the country.
Abubakar urged them to abide by the rules of engagement as enumerated in the code of conduct for Armed Forces personnel involved in internal security operations, advising them to ensure they respect and protect the innocent and law-abiding civilians they trained to defend.
The statement read, “Treat them with respect and protect their rights. By doing so, you will be discharging your professional and constitutional duties. Remember also that the NAF undoubtedly expects the highest standards from you regarding civil-military Relations.”
The Air force Chief explained the need for the new recruits to be disciplined and not to allow their personal interests to overwhelm the service to the nation, just as he admonisged them to take advantage of abundant training opportunities in the NAF to become proficient in their chosen specialities.
Abubakar, while calling on the recruits to maintain the reputation the service has earned over the years, he said they should internalize and thoroughly embrace NAF’s core values of ‘Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all they do.
The CAS said, “Do not allow yourselves to be used by any subversive elements to destabilize the country, the CAS advised.
“You must not succumb to any inducement or action that would cause disaffection amongst fellow members of the Armed Forces and remember that your duty is to protect all Nigerians, irrespective of their leanings or inclinations.
