Professionalism and Leadership in the service of airpower.
The Air Force War College, Nigeria develops the operational and strategic competence of Wing Commanders and equivalent officers — drawn from the Nigerian Air Force, sister Services and friendly nations — for the effective conduct and employment of air power.
The Nigerian Air Force's highest professional military training institution.
AFWCN was conceptualised to develop the capacity of middle cadre officers in operational planning and management for the effective employment of air power. It plays a leading role in the articulation of strategy and doctrine in the development of airpower in the Nigerian Air Force, in line with the Chief of the Air Staff's vision of standardised training and mission-focused capability development.
- Mandate
Train NAF officers of the rank of Wing Commander and equivalent in sister Services, and middle cadre officers from friendly nations, to perform effectively at operational levels. - Established
5 September 2016, to develop qualitative manpower in the field of airpower for the effective conduct of air operations. - Reach
Participants drawn from the Nigerian Air Force, sister Services, and the Armed Forces of friendly nations.
On behalf of the Directing Staff and support personnel of the Air Force War College, I welcome you. Our College exists to develop operational competence, contemporary strategic understanding, and the leadership judgement our officers need — grounded always in Professionalism and Leadership.
Mission, Motto & Learning Objectives
Mission Statement
To develop qualitative manpower in the field of airpower for effective conduct of air operations and efficient utilization of airpower concepts and strategy, for officers of the NAF, sister Services and friendly nations.
College Motto
"Professionalism and Leadership" — carried on the College Logo's yellow parchment scroll, beneath the Eagle placed on a crossed sword and pen.
Learning Objectives
Operational competence in air operations, understanding of the contemporary operating environment, operational leadership, inter-agency cooperation, and airpower policy-making.
The Apex of Professional Military Training in the NAF
AFWCN leads the articulation of strategy and doctrine for airpower development in the Nigerian Air Force and welcomes officers from sister Services and friendly nations.
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The highest professional military training institution in the Nigerian Air Force.
Structured Curriculum
A 26-week War Course delivered across 4 phases and 9 modules over 3 terms.
Multinational Participation
Open to NAF officers, sister Services and officers from friendly nations.
Recognised Fellowship
Graduates receive the qualification Fellow of the Air Force War College.
The War Course — 4 Phases, 26 Weeks
Foundation
Establishes the foundational knowledge participants build on through the rest of the Course.
Military Professional
Theory of War & Strategy, National Security & Defence Architecture, Leadership & Decision Making, Regional & International Studies.
Operational Art & Campaign Planning
Air Power Studies, Space & Cyber Warfare; Campaign Planning, Operational Art and War Gaming.
Joint Exercise
International Law & Peace Support Operations; Joint Operation Planning and Exercises.
Admission is open to Wing Commanders and equivalent officers in other Services who have attended the Senior Staff Course, subject to NAF Medical Standards. Instruction is in English, through lectures, seminars, syndicate discussions and exercises, with study tours within Nigeria and abroad.
From the College
War Course participants awarded Fellow of the Air Force War College
Graduating officers conferred with the fawc qualification on successful completion of the War Course.
Date: 9 Jul 26, Time: 12:37pm
Read MoreSyndicate presentations mark end of module assessment
Each module culminates in exercises and presentations assessing participants' comprehension.
Date: 9 Jul 26, Time: 12:37pm
Read MoreParticipants undertake Regional Tour to selected African countries
Part of the College's programme of internal, regional and geo-strategic study tours.
Date: 9 Jul 26, Time: 12:37pm
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Upcoming Events
Key milestones across the War Course cycle at NAF Base, Makurdi.
View Full CalendarWar Course Resumption
NAF Base, MakurdiInternal Security Study Tour
Selected State of the FederationJoint Operation Planning Exercise
NAF Base, MakurdiFellowship Award & Graduation Ceremony
NAF Base, MakurdiMoments from the College
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The brief confirms sister-Service and friendly-nation participation but does not name specific partner institutions — update with actual names when available.
Ready to earn your Fellowship of the Air Force War College?
The War Course is open to Wing Commanders and equivalent officers of the Nigerian Air Force, sister Services, and friendly nations who have completed the Senior Staff Course.