Air Chief advocates whole-of-society approach to tackle insecurity in South-East

By Kingsley Omonobi

ABUJA — Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has called for stronger collaboration among governments, security agencies, traditional institutions and local communities to consolidate peace and address the root causes of insecurity in the South-East.

Aneke made the call at the South-East Regional Security Summit 2026 held on Thursday in Umuahia, Abia State, with the theme, “Collaborative Approaches to Strengthening Security and Regional Stability.”

According to a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the summit was convened by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, while the keynote address was delivered by former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.).

Speaking at the event, the Air Chief described the summit as a demonstration of collective resolve to restore lasting peace, stability and economic prosperity to the region.