By John Obi
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially welcomed its first set of Ex-Junior Air Women (Ex-JAWs) into its ranks as Airwomen.
In a groundbreaking move for gender inclusion, this historic development comes as the NAF extends its Absorption Policy, initially designed exclusively for graduates of the Air Force Military School (AFMS), known as Ex-Junior Air Men (Ex-JAMs), to include their female counterparts from Air Force Girls’ Military School (AFGMS).
A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar described the feat as a moment of triumph for every girl who has ever dreamt of wearing the uniform and a testament to the Air Force’s commitment to empowering young women and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Air Marshal Abubakar said as these pioneering women step into their roles, they carry with them not just a legacy of achievement but also the message that gender is no barrier to excellence service or nation-building as they are not just making history; they are rewriting it.
