No fewer than 20,000 applicants are currently taking part in the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) ongoing zonal general aptitude test for the 2025 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46 recruitment exercise.
The aptitude test is being conducted across 15 designated centres nationwide, located in Sokoto, Minna, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Yola, Makurdi, Jos, Ilorin, Ipetu-Ijesa, Enugu, Benin, Port Harcourt and Ikeja.
In a statement on Sunday, the NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the wide national spread of the exercise underscored the Service’s commitment to inclusiveness, equal opportunity and a transparent, merit-based recruitment process that allows qualified Nigerians from all regions to compete fairly.
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Ejodame noted that the large turnout reflected sustained confidence among Nigerian youths in the Air Force as a disciplined, professional and patriotic institution.
He said the exercise also aligned with the NAF’s determination to attract capable, motivated and resilient young Nigerians at a time when the country’s security environment requires increased manpower to effectively support internal security operations and national defence.
According to him, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has directed that the recruitment process be conducted with fairness, integrity and strict adherence to established standards.
He added that the Air Chief described the aptitude test as a crucial step in building a motivated and mission-ready force, while reaffirming the NAF’s commitment to supporting internal security operations and safeguarding lives and property in line with its constitutional mandate.
“The Nigerian Air Force remains firmly committed to recruiting the best candidates on merit, as the quality of personnel is fundamental to operational effectiveness and the successful execution of our constitutional responsibilities,” Ejodame said.
