The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to inaugurate the Chief of the Air Staff’s Youth Empowerment Programme (CASYEP), an initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerians with vocational, technical and leadership skills to enhance self-reliance and national development.
According to an official invitation released by the NAF, the inaugural ceremony will take place on Thursday, 2 July 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the NAF Officers’ Mess and Suites, Kado, Abuja.
The programme, which is being championed by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, is designed to empower youths through targeted capacity-building and skills acquisition initiatives.
Highlights of the launch will include the unveiling of the CAS Fellowship Programme (CFP) as well as the CAS Youth Technical and Vocational Skills Development Programme (CYTVSDP), both of which are expected to provide participants with practical knowledge, vocational training and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Promotional materials for the programme indicate that beneficiaries will receive training in various technical and vocational fields, reflecting the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to complementing its constitutional responsibilities with meaningful social investment initiatives.
The launch of CASYEP underscores the NAF’s broader vision of fostering youth development, creating sustainable livelihoods and contributing to national security through human capital development. By investing in the skills and potential of young Nigerians, the Service aims to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and productive engagement among the nation’s youth.
