NAF Appoints Akinboyewa as New Spokesman, Redeploys Gabkwet to Civil-Military Relations Branch
By Lawrence Bilal Audu
Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff, has appointed Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
This move is part of the NAF’s efforts to boost its public and community engagement, ensuring a more effective interface with the public and stakeholders.
Air Commodore Akinboyewa, who hails from Ondo West Local Government Area in Ondo State, has an impressive educational background. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), a Postgraduate Diploma in Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a Master’s Degree in Security and Strategic Studies from the NDA.
Throughout his career, he has held numerous key command and staff appointments and attended various courses locally and internationally.
As the new Spokesperson, Air Commodore Akinboyewa is expected to oversee NAF’s media engagements, strategic communications, and information dissemination, while building perception, maintaining transparency, and enhancing public trust and confidence.
He’s well-equipped for the role, being a Distinguished Fellow of the National Defence College Nigeria and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
In related news, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the erstwhile DOPRI, has been redeployed to the newly established NAF Civil-Military Relations Branch as Director of Coordination and Cooperation.
Gabkwet has had a notable career, serving as the 17th Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, and holding various appointments, including Group Public Relations Officer and Command Public Relations Officer.
