Air Force Institute of Technology Kaduna

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES

It has been observed that candidates who recently changed their first-choice institution from other universities to the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) have been unable to proceed with their registration on the Institute’s portal over the past two weeks.
This challenge is due to the inability of the Institute to download and update the records of such candidates from the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
Affected candidates are hereby assured that the Institute is working diligently in collaboration with the JAMB Desk Officer to resolve the issue and update their records accordingly, so they can complete their registration without further delay.
Candidates are further assured that this issue will be fully resolved before the deadline for Post-UTME registration, and no eligible candidate will be disadvantaged.

We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation.

Application for 2026/2027 Admission is still ongoing, Candidates interested in changing their first choice Institution to AFIT are advised to do so not later than Friday 3 July 2026. https://portal.afit.edu.ng

BENINESE NATIONAL HIGHER MILITARY SCHOOL VISIT AFIT

The Beninese National Higher Military School Staff Course 22 recently paid a courtesy visit to the Airforce Institute of Technology Kaduna. The one-day joint visit to AFIT and 401 Flying Training School led by the Beninese Commandant, Lieutenant Colonel Jean Olou, is to expose the students on the activities of 401 FTS command in human capacity building, pilots training and several programmes and opportunities available in AFIT for the August visitors to utilize.
The Commandant, Air Force Institute of Technology, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Kolade Ademuwagun, ably represented by the Dean of Faculty of Technology Education, Air Commodore PA Garba, in his remarks encouraged the students to utilize the opportunities available in the school to advance their career in the military and after exiting the service. Furthermore, the Dean of Faculty of Technology Education explained that the institution being a tripartite university regulated by NAFHQ, NBTE and NUC is aimed to be the nucleus of a world-class centre of learning and research in aerospace technology in Nigeria and to create a higher level of localized maintenance capability for the aviation industry, allied disciplines of the NAF and friendly African countries.
Also speaking, the head of department Computer and Information System, Flight Lieutenant FF Nwonkwo, who presented a brief about the school and its collaboration with 401 Flying Training School in human capacity building and the fight against insurgency in Nigeria. Opined that, The 401 FTS is a NAF unit under the Air Training Command which serves as NAF’s primary centre for basic flying training. It is a frontline institution responsible for developing Nigeria’s military aviation elites to meet the demands of modern insurgency, banditry and hybrid threats. For over four decades, the school has produced more than 700 pilots for the NAF, Nigerian Navy and partner African states, making it a regional hub for professional air power capacity by equipping officers with technical proficiency, tactical judgement, and multi-domain skills. The school graduates can deliver agile, technology-driven air operations against asymmetric threats.

The Commander 401 FTS, Group Captain AS Adamu, who made a souvenir presentation to the delegation, expressed his gratitude for the Study tour and wished them well in their endeavors in the military. The meeting had the presence of some senior officers from the two units and staff of the institutions.

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AFIT ADVOCATES FOR SELF RELIANCE IN DEFENCE PRODUCTION

The Commandant, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Kolade Ademuwagun, on Monday 11 May, 2026, has emphasized the critical need for indigenous industrial reliance in defence production, alongside sustainable investment in capacity building within the sector. He highlighted that strengthening local capabilities in research, innovation, and manufacturing is essential for enhancing national security, reducing dependence on foreign technologies, and fostering sustainable development in Africa’s defence architecture.

AVM AK Ademuwagun, made this assertion while receiving participants of the Senior Course 47 from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), who paid a strategic study tour visit to the institute. During the visit, he underscored the strategic role of institutions like AFIT in developing skilled manpower, advancing technological expertise, and promoting collaborative efforts among African nations in addressing shared security challenges. He further noted that regional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and joint training initiatives remain vital in building a resilient and self-sufficient defence ecosystem across the continent.

The Commandant further emphasized the significant contributions of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), alongside other indigenous companies in Nigeria, to the operational effectiveness and capacity development of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). He noted that these institutions have played a pivotal role in manpower development through specialized training, technical education, and the advancement of local expertise in aviation engineering, maintenance, and defence technologies. He stressed that sustaining these efforts is crucial in ensuring long-term self-reliance, operational efficiency, and strategic independence in Nigeria’s defence sector.
AVM Ademuwagun, charged the Ghanaian Air Force to adopt a similar approach by investing in local capacity development and strengthening indigenous defence capabilities. He highlighted the challenges often associated with arms procurement from foreign countries, including high costs, bureaucratic delays, political restrictions, and dependence on external suppliers for maintenance and upgrades. According to him, these constraints underscore the importance of building internal capacity to support national defence needs.

Also speaking during the visit, the Deputy Commandant, Air Vice Marshal O.C. Ubadike, described AFIT as a research-driven institution that serves as a key enabler in Nigeria’s defence production ecosystem. He noted that the institute is at the forefront of training highly skilled personnel both locally and internationally, while also supporting the Nigerian Air Force’s modernization efforts, particularly in advanced surveillance and intelligence operations. He reiterated AFIT’s commitment to innovation, research, and the development of cutting-edge technologies necessary for contemporary military operations.
Meanwhile, Major General Jackson Wonje, the Commandant of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), who was ably represented by Colonel Fiifi Deegbe, the Director for Research and Development and leader of the delegation expressed profound appreciation for the warm reception and exemplary hospitality extended by AFIT. Colonel Deegbe, commended the institute's leadership and staff for the insightful briefing and tour, which provided valuable exposure to Nigeria's advancements in defence education and indigenous production.

He assured the gathering of Ghana's unwavering commitment to deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force in key areas such as capacity building, joint research initiatives, and the pursuit of sustainable indigenous defence manufacturing.
Colonel Deegbe, stated that such partnerships align with Ghana's strategic goals of enhancing operational self-reliance and regional security cooperation, paving the way for mutual knowledge exchange and technology transfer between the two nations' air forces.

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