What To Know About Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh

What to know about Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh. Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh was born on November 7, 1957, in Vimtim, a small town in Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

His military career began when he was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy as part of the 21st Regular Course on January 3, 1977. He was commissioned as a Pilot Officer on July 3, 1979.

Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh

General Badeh’s remarkable rise to prominence saw him appointed as the 18th Chief of Air Staff, and later, he rose to the pinnacle of military leadership as the 15th Chief of Defence Staff – a testament to his exceptional leadership and expertise, with the rare distinction of holding TWO of the most powerful positions in the Nigerian Military.

Unfortunately, Air Chief Marshal AS Badeh died after gunmen attacked him on his way to his farm along Abuja-keffi road, on December 2018. May his gallant soul continue to rest in peace.

NNPC Post Record 5.76trn Naira Profit In 2025

Key Highlights:

NNPC post record 5.76trn naira profit in 2025– _”The company recorded a profit after tax of N5.76 trillion for the year and remitted N14.706 trillion to statutory government agencies.”

NNPC Monthly Report Summary

Revenue Breakdown: Total revenue for 2025 was N60.51 trillion, with statutory payments to government agencies and partners amounting to N14.7 trillion.

NNPC

”Crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.54 million barrels per day in December 2025, down by 3.75 percent from 1.6 million bpd in November 2025.” NNPC

Gas Production : Natural gas output stood at 6.914 billion standard cubic feet per day in December 2025.

Infrastructure Progress : Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline reached 91% completion, while Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) pipeline project is on track

CAS Air Marshal Aneke Visits Childhood Home, Inspires NAF Youngsters

CAS Air Marshal Aneke visits childhood home, Inspires NAF Youngsters. It was a moment of cheers, reflection, and warm nostalgia on 2 February 2026 as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, stepped back into the corridors of his childhood at the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos, not as a young lad on the playground, but as the leader of the Nigerian Air Force. His official inspection programme included a detour to his childhood residences, instantly transforming the visit into a deeply human encounter between past and present.

Residents poured out in excitement, particularly youngsters and mothers, as the Air Chief walked paths that once shaped his early life. His return stood as a living testimony that humble beginnings within the NAF community can rise to the highest levels of leadership through discipline, hard work, and unwavering dedication.

The CAS visited the flat units where he lived for more than a decade with his father, who rose through the ranks and retired with distinction as an Air Warrant Officer. At each stop, he greeted residents warmly and extended kind gestures, echoing a similar visit to his childhood residence in NAF Base Kaduna last year. Standing in familiar surroundings, he shared vivid recollections of growing up on the base and spoke about the values of discipline, service, and perseverance instilled in him from an early age. For many watching, it was more than a senior officer speaking; it was a reminder that greatness can grow quietly in ordinary spaces.

The emotional peak came as youngsters gathered around him, chanting, “We love you, sir, and want to be like you.” Smiling, the CAS encouraged them to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their dreams, assuring them that their present environment could shape an extraordinary future, just as it shaped his. Nearby, a mother, visibly moved, reminded her son of the power of education and perseverance.

CAS Air Marshal Aneke

In a people-focused policy highlight, the CAS directed a concession for Air Women of the rank of Warrant Officer and above, granting greater flexibility in residential choices to strengthen family unity and welfare.

The visit also included inspection of newly built housing units and the base hospital complex, reinforcing ongoing infrastructure improvements. During the walk-through, the CAS paused to check on an old bossom friend now wheelchair-bound after a stroke, a quiet moment that underscored the enduring bonds of community.

More than an exercise of command authority, the visit stood as a powerful reminder that leadership is strongest when rooted in compassion, memory, and shared aspiration.