The Nigerian Air Force disclosed that individuals who succeeded in the 2025 Zonal General Aptitude Test have been summoned for the Selection Board Interview for the Basic Military Training Course 46/2025. The announcement came in a Wednesday statement from Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force. Successful candidates' names are now listed on the official portal nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng/updates/. The interview phase will take place at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna between 27 April and 13 June 2026.
"The Nigerian Air Force hereby notifies the general public that candidates who were successful in the Zonal General Aptitude Test conducted across 15 NAF Bases on 5 December 2025… are invited to attend the Selection Board Interview for Trades and Non‑Tradesmen and Women into BMTC 46/2025," the statement read.
Applicants are required to appear strictly according to the batch schedule shown on the portal; non‑compliance will result in loss of interview eligibility. "All shortlisted candidates are required to report strictly in accordance with their assigned batch schedule… Candidates who fail to report on their designated dates will forfeit the opportunity to participate in the Selection Board Interview," it added.
The Air Force emphasized that the entire recruitment process is free of charge. "The Nigerian Air Force wishes to emphasise that the entire recruitment process is completely free of charge, and candidates are strongly advised not to make any payment at any stage of the exercise," the communiqué warned.
Over 20,000 applicants sat the aptitude test on 5 December 2025, which was administered at 15 centres—including Sokoto, Minna, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Yola, Makurdi, Jos, Ilorin, Ipetu‑Ijesa, Enugu, Benin, Port Harcourt and Ikeja—to promote inclusiveness. Ejodame reiterated that the recruitment drive is guided by fairness, integrity and strict adherence to standards, noting that merit remains the cornerstone of selection. "The Nigerian Air Force remains firmly committed to recruiting the best candidates by merit, as the quality of our personnel is fundamental to operational effectiveness and the successful execution of our constitutional mandate," he said.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame's insistence on a completely free recruitment process draws attention to the persistent problem of fraudulent fee demands in Nigerian security services recruitment. By publicly warning candidates against payments, the Air Force is confronting a long‑standing scam that has eroded trust among job seekers.
The statement follows a nationwide aptitude test that attracted more than 20,000 applicants across 15 locations, reflecting the Air Force's effort to broaden geographic representation. Yet the strict batch‑schedule requirement and the threat of disqualification for missed dates place considerable pressure on candidates who may lack reliable transport or clear communication channels, especially those from remote states.
For ordinary Nigerians hoping to join the Air Force, the free‑of‑charge guarantee offers financial relief, but the rigid reporting timetable could still exclude aspirants unable to meet the deadlines, potentially narrowing the pool to those with better resources or proximity to Kaduna.
This episode mirrors a broader trend of Nigerian armed forces tightening recruitment protocols to curb corruption while simultaneously grappling with logistical challenges that may unintentionally limit access for disadvantaged applicants.
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