Elegance, Brilliance As NAF Surgeon Clinches Double Honours In Fellowship Examination

In a demonstration of strength of its human capacity development to drive professionalism, Group Captain AO Akinuli of the Nigerian Airforce, has shown his academic prowess that he is not only a guru in warfare and delving into the trenches, but an outstanding intellectual as he has recorded an outstanding achievement at the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) Scientific Conference.

A specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery trained with NAF Support, Gp Capt Akinuli distinguished himself in the 2025 Fellowship Examinations, reflecting the Service’s deliberate investment in excellence and advanced professional training.

His accomplishment aligns with the command philosophy of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, which prioritizes continuous learning, competence and mission-focused professionalism.

At the WACS Scientific Conference held in Accra, Ghana from 8th to 12th February, 2026 under the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Gp Capt Akinuli earned two prestigious recognitions: the Prof Olayinka Otuyemi Prize for Best Dissertation Candidate in the 2025 Fellowship Examinations at first attempt, and the Prof Emmanuel Oladapo-Adekeye Prize for the Best Dissertation in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

These double honours project the Nigerian Air Force as an institution that nurtures innovation, scholarship and professional distinction, reinforcing its reputation for producing world-class personnel committed to service and national development.