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NAF officer wins double honours at West African surgeons’ conference.

The Nigerian Air Force has announced that one of its senior officers has clinched double honours at a major regional medical conference, in what the Service described as another demonstration of its growing professional excellence.

In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, the Air Force declared in a statement titled: “NAF officer wins double honours at WACS conference, showcasing NAF professional excellence.”

According to the statement, “The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has once again demonstrated the strength of its human capacity development drive as Group Captain AO Akinuli recorded an outstanding achievement at the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Scientific Conference.”

The conference was organised by the West African College of Surgeons and held in Accra, Ghana, from February 8 to 12, 2026, under the Faculty of Dental Surgery. Group Captain A.O. Akinuli, a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, earned the recognition following his performance in the 2025 Fellowship Examinations.

The NAF noted that he is “a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery trained with NAF support,” adding that “Gp Capt Akinuli distinguished himself in the 2025 Fellowship Examinations, reflecting the Service’s deliberate investment in excellence and advanced professional training.”

Linking the achievement to its leadership vision, the Air Force stated that, “His accomplishment aligns with the command philosophy of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, which prioritizes continuous learning, competence and mission-focused professionalism.”

At the conference, Akinuli secured two prestigious prizes. The statement disclosed that, “Gp Capt Akinuli earned two prestigious recognitions:

-1). The Prof Olayinka Otuyemi Prize for Best Dissertation Candidate in the 2025 Fellowship Examinations at first attempt.

-2). The Prof Emmanuel Oladapo-Adekeye Prize for the Best Dissertation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.”

The Air Force emphasized that the achievement goes beyond personal success, stressing that, “These double honours project the Nigerian Air Force as an institution that nurtures innovation, scholarship and professional distinction, reinforcing its reputation for producing world-class personnel committed to service and national development.”

The release noted that the development highlighted NAF’s continued investment in advanced training and specialised education, positioning the Service not only as a key player in national security but also as a contributor to medical excellence within the West African sub-region.

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Many hearty congratulations senior officer. It is often encouraging to see these kinds of people excelling even in the heat of military duty.

Great one coming from a Nigerian. Regardless of the tribe, Nigerians are great people who just need great leaders.

Congrats brother. Xxxxxxxxx

Congrats Nwanne. Igbo Amaka

Congrats Group Captain.... It's great triumphing against all the odds the country brings against your progress. Kudos.... May Nigeria be great again.... Amen

E remain make some people come begin take the glory ontop person wey no even sabi their existence.

Those whose Chi helped to crack their kernel nuts, do not understand the role of a benevolent god in their life.

From the face, you go know him sabi book.

I don't like this country, but I'll congratulate him nevertheless.

Thunder fire E-bola Amoda ogunlere

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AlabiKILLER2023:
Thunder fire E-bola Amoda ogunlere

Burruchaga71:
Congrats Nwanne. Igbo Amaka

Calm down Nwokem, I’m sure you saw Akunyili there with your ethnic eyes.

It’s Akinuli and he might be Jagaban’s, Helinues and Yarimo’s younger bro.

Burruchaga71:
Congrats Nwanne. Igbo Amaka

Oga he is from ondo town oo.

More win young man .. and more blessings .. impressive

Burruchaga71:
Congrats Nwanne. Igbo Amaka

You blind to read abi ... this is not about drug and cocaine in China or India Mr man

Omo, Yorùbá amaka, Yorùbá làgbà!

A big congratulations to my boss! We worked together, and he’s indeed a smart and brilliant officer

congratulations officer

Quick to claim

Na so una barren reach ?

Burruchaga71:
Congrats Nwanne. Igbo Amaka

The intellect is oozing from the picture. Congratulations Sir, Sure Sir.

Igbo doing the country proud anyday

Specifics.....Igbo please

Learn to be straightforward

Oxygenmayo:
Great one coming from a Nigerian. Regardless of the tribe, Nigerians are great people who just need great leaders.

ariesbull:
Specifics.....Igbo please

Learn to be straightforward

He is Nigerian first before being call Igbo

ariesbull:
Specifics.....Igbo please

Learn to be straightforward

He is actually from Ondo State.........

Congratulations to Nigeria
Congratulations to NAF
Congratulations to officers and Airmen/Airwomen.
Congratulations to Nigeria Armed forces.
God bless the CAS.

AlabiKILLER2023:
Thunder fire E-bola Amoda ogunlere

Very dry and stale. Nothing meaningful.

Igbo first before Nigeria ... Igbo has been in existence before the concept of Nigeria and if Nigeria divided which Igbo are praying ....Igbo still remain

SpaceX:
He is Nigerian first before being call Igbo

Burruchaga71:
Congrats Nwanne. Igbo Amaka

There's a post before DX, that stats an Igbo man was arrested in india for drug trafficking.
The guy has an Igbo name, I no see Nwanne, Igbo Amaka under any comments.

No be Igbo Amaka,na Nigeria Amaka

Burruchaga71:
Congrats Nwanne. Igbo Amaka