www.afit.edu.ng | Air Force Institute of Technology : AFIT

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is one of the most popular federal government agencies in Nigeria. Their main role is that the Institute conducts undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Aerospace Engineering and allied disciplines. On this page you will see everything you need to know about AFIT; about, history, mandate/Act, objectives/roles, current leadership, departments, and units, achievements, challenges, and contact details. Here, you will also see all related news and the latest updates about AFIT.Jamb Result

About AFIT

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna is a tertiary institution with a blend of military and civilian staff and students. AFIT is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), National Universities Commission (NUC), Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria (COREN), and Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). The Institute conducts undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Aerospace Engineering and allied disciplines. Dollar to Naira Rate

Brief History of AFIT

The Nigerian Civil War that started in 1967 resulted in the introduction of a variety of aircraft and associated weapons systems into the service of the then young Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The introduction of this equipment brought with it the need for skilled manpower to operate and maintain the platforms. The NAF at that time relied solely on her foreign partners to develop this required manpower. Meanwhile, training slots offered by these friendly countries were not only limited but also constituted a drain to the nation’s scarce foreign exchange due to their exorbitant cost. The past leaders subsequently thought of establishing an institution locally to provide basic training to NAF personnel in the fields of aircraft maintenance, armament technology, communication, and automobile maintenance as well as supply management. Npower Recruitment

This idea was realized in 1977 with the support of Messrs Dornier GmBH of Germany when an institution, then known as NAF Technical and Supply School (TSS), was established in Kaduna. The TSS was renamed Technical Training Wing in 1979 under the Ground Training Group (GTG). In the Year 1983, the unit was transformed into Technical Training Group (TTG) and renamed 320 TTG in the year 2000. The Institution has over the years grown in status and size. In the quest to ensure that the Service is properly positioned to meet contemporary technological challenges and those of the future, the curricular of 320 TTG was upgraded in 2004 to meet the requirements for the award of National Diploma. Since this arrangement caters to only the non-commissioned officers’ cadre, the NAF decided to broaden the scope of 320 TTG programmes through affiliation with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom for the running of postgraduate programmes in Aerospace Engineering for officer graduates of engineering/sciences from the NDA and other universities. This expansion in scope and responsibilities warranted an upgrade in the status of the 320 TTG to an institute of technology. Hence, the 320 TTG was formally transformed into the AFIT with effect from 12 March 2008. EPL MATCH WEEK 9 RESULTS

The institution has over the years expanded its students’ intake to include personnel from Sister Services of Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Ministries Departments Agencies (MDA’s), and those from friendly African countries of Benin Republic, Ghana, Niger, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe. Thus, AFIT is poised to be a centre of excellence in aerospace/aeronautical training and development. Waec Result

AFIT Mandate/Act

The mandates and acts of AFIT is seen as enshrined in the mission and vision of the institute. Air Force Institute of Technology

AFIT MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of AFIT is to produce knowledgeable and innovative personnel, worthy in character and learning, through effective teaching and research for the technological advancement of the NAF in particular and the country in general. Jamb form

COMMANDANT’S VISION

To transform AFIT into a world-class institution and first choice for the study of Aerospace and Defence Engineering.

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Objectives/Roles OF AFIT

Below are some of the objectives of AFIT.

is to produce knowledgeable and innovative personnel worthy in character and learning, through effective teaching and research for the technological advancement of the Nigerian Air Force in particular and the country in general. Official: Erling Haaland Injury Update
to conduct undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Aerospace Engineering and allied disciplines.
to meet contemporary technological challenges and those of the future
To ensure the integrity of the airspace by gaining and maintaining control of the air while retaining a credible capacity to fulfill other airpower tasks demanded by national defense and security imperatives.
“To enhance and sustain critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives”Pounds to Naira

List of AFIT Departments and units and their duties/functions

Currently, AFIT comprises 5 faculties, each consisting of various departments. The faculties are:

Air Engineering,
Computing,
Ground and Communication Engineering,
Social and Management Sciences and
Faculty of Sciences.

Schools:

School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS).

Notable Achievements of AFIT

AFIT has over the years grown in status to become the leading institution and centre of excellence for aerospace/aircraft engineering in the country and West African sub-region.

2. Graduating students have indeed fulfilled the institute’s high standards and requirements in character and learning. List Of Top Ten Richest Footballers In The World

3. As of 2016, AFIT had 451 graduating students in various fields of endeavor.

4. The development of a prototype Oleo-Pneumatic Shock Absorber for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV),

5. The developments of an Automatic Solar Tracking System and a Rocket Launcher Circuit Test Box.

6. The development of a prototype of Light Weight Helicopter,

7. The developments of an Unmanned Hexacopter as well as the adaptation and installation of BO-105 Helicopter guns on the Bell 412 Helicopters recently handed over to the NAF by the Federal Government.