The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the Zonal General Aptitude Test for the 2025 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46 recruitment exercise, with over 20,000 applicants taking part nationwide.

Information released by the service said the exercise is being conducted at 15 designated zonal centres located in Sokoto, Minna, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Maiduguri, Yola, Makurdi, Jos, Ilorin, Ipetu-Ijesa, Enugu, Benin, Port Harcourt and Ikeja.

According to the service, the spread reflects its commitment to inclusiveness, equal opportunity and a transparent, merit-driven recruitment process that allows qualified Nigerians from all parts of the country to compete fairly.

The strong turnout has further highlighted sustained confidence among Nigerian youths in the NAF as a disciplined, professional and patriotic institution.

It also underscores the NAF’s resolve to attract capable, motivated and resilient young Nigerians at a time when the nation’s security environment requires enhanced manpower to support ongoing internal security operations and national defence efforts.

Speaking on the exercise, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed that the recruitment process is guided by fairness, integrity and strict adherence to established standards.

“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.

The CAS added that the aptitude test is a critical step in building a motivated and mission-ready force, while assuring Nigerians of the NAF’s continued dedication to supporting internal security operations and protecting lives and property in line with its constitutional responsibilities.