By Daniel Peters
The Air Force Institute of Technology, (AFIT), has warned its students against substance abuses and Cybercrimes.
The AFIT Commandant, AVM Sani Rabe, gave the warning on Friday in a message to the matriculation ceremony of the new students of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and National Universities Commission (NUC) into the Institute for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Rabe, who was represented by the Deputy Commandant, AFIT, AVM Albert Bot, also urged the new students to be law abiding, respectful and obedient to constituted authority including all rules and regulations of the Institute.
He urged them to be good ambassadors of the Institute and to refrain from any acts of violence, cultism, examination malpractice, indecent dressing and other actions that could bring the Institute into disrepute.
“The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has a zero-tolerance policy on illicit drugs.
”AFIT conducts periodic and random drug tests on its students.
“In the last two years, 20 cases of substance abuse were recorded, and in every case, the students involved were expelled.
“Some staff of the Institute, who committed similar offences were also dismissed.
“This confirms AFIT’s uncompromising stance on discipline, without consideration for parentage, rank, or status.
Also, the Institute in collaboration with the EFCC maintains robust monitoring mechanisms to deter and detect cybercrime.
“I, therefore, charge you to make the Air Force Institute of Technology students’ Code of Conduct your guide and to read notices that may be posted from time to time in order to always keep you in line with the expectations of the Institute”, Rabe noted.
The Special Guest of Honour and Director-General of the Air Force Research and Development Institute (AFRDI), AVM AG Kehinde, congratulated the new students, stating that AFIT was established to serve as the intellectual and technological engine room for the Nigerian Air Force and it had evolved over time to become the centre of excellence in aerospace engineering, avionics, aircraft maintenance, cyber technology and allied disciplines.
He said the Institute’s curriculum was structured to blend academic theory with practical training which ensures that students were not just knowledgeable, but capable of solving real-world problems.
AVM Kehinde urged the new students to approach their studies with seriousness and enthusiasm as the future of aviation and defence technology has been placed on their shoulders.
“AFIT is not just an academic institution; it is a strategic asset that sustains the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Air Force and contributes to Nigeria’s quest for technological self-reliance.
“AFIT is the premier hybrid institution in Nigeria running both Polytechnic and University systems.
“This makes all the students here very unique in their training. AFIT’s curriculum is structured to blend academic theory with practical training.
“This approach ensures that graduates are not just knowledgeable, but capable of solving real-world problems.
“I therefore urge you to approach your studies with seriousness and enthusiasm. Attend your lectures, spend time in the laboratories and workshops as required and engage with your lecturers and supervisors, “Kehinde advised.
Also, the Provost of the institute, Prof. Auwal Kasim, explained that the admission process was fair and based on merit.
He said that all the admitted students were above average students as the Institute’s cut-off mark was above the average score used by most institutions of higher learning in Nigeria for admission.
