Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition 2026: ₦10.5m Prizes

Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition

Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition: ₦10.5m Prizes

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is pleased to welcome applications from Nigerian students for its 2026 Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competitions.

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The competition is open to students at primary, secondary, and tertiary institution levels, and offers up to ₦10.5m in cash prizes, awards, and other benefits to winners of the competition across all levels. 

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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Nigerian Air Force Literary Competition Abstract

  • Host: Nigerian Air Force
  • Category: Competitions 
  • Benefits: 
    • ₦10.5m Prizes
    • Awards and Certification
  • Eligibility: Nigeria
  • Deadline: February 28, 2026

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Details of Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has extended a strategic call to Nigerian youths to showcase their creativity, sharpen their intellectual capacity, and contribute forward-looking ideas capable of shaping the future of air operations through the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Literary Competition.

Initiated at the behest of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the 2025/2026 edition provides a dynamic platform for young Nigerians to express ideas, perspectives, and creative interpretations on contemporary security and technology-related issues.

Through participation in three categories: Essay, Art, and Poetry, the competition encourages critical thinking and creative expression, while stimulating interest in emerging technologies and fostering a culture of innovation.

Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition Benefits

PRIZES FOR CAS ESSAY COMPETITION

  • 1st – N2,000,000
  • 2nd – N1,500,000
  • 3rd – N1,000,000

PRIZES FOR CAS POETRY COMPETITION

  • 1st – N1,500,000
  • 2nd – N1,250,000
  • 3rd – N1,000,000

PRIZES FOR CAS ARTWORK COMPETITION

  • 1st – N1,000,000
  • 2nd – N750,000
  • 3rd – N500,000

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Available Contests for NAF CAS Literary Competitions

  • Chief of the Air Staff Essay Competition
  • Chief of the Air Staff Poetry Competition
  • Chief of the Air Staff Artwork Competition

Nigerian Air Force Literary Competition Requirements

To be eligible for the Nigerian Air Force Literary Competition, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Entry is open to all Nigerian children/Youth in;

  • Primary Schools (Ages 5-11 years),
  • Secondary Schools (Ages 12-17 years)
  • Tertiary Institutions (Ages 18-24 years)

CAS ESSAY COMPETITION

  • Applicable to tertiary institutions only.
  • Tertiary applicants must be between 18 and 24 years old.
  • The topic for the essay write-up should be coined from the NAF Day 2026 theme.
  • The length of the essay should not exceed 2,000 words.
  • The essay should be the original thoughts of the writer.
  • Essay must be uploaded to the portal: nafcaslc.airforce.mil.ng not later than 28 February 2026.
  • When filling the form, provide a valid phone number and email address that the applicant can be reached at.
  • Passport photograph to be uploaded should be in jpg, jpeg, or png format and must not exceed 150kb in size.
  • Literary file to be uploaded must be in PDF format and must not exceed 1mb in size.

CAS POETRY COMPETITION

  • Applicable to secondary schools only.
  • Secondary applicants must be between 12 and 17 years old.
  • The poem must bear with the NAF Day 2026 theme, and should be original.
  • The length of the poem should not exceed 300 words.
  • The poem must be in the English language.
  • Poem must be uploaded to the portal: airforce.mil.ng not later than 28 February 2026.
  • When filling the form, provide a valid phone number and email address that the applicant can be reached on.
  • Passport photograph to be uploaded should be in jpg, jpeg, or png format and must not exceed 150kb in size.
  • Literary file to be uploaded must be in PDF format and must not exceed 1mb in size.

CAS ART COMPETITION

  • Applicable to primary schools only.
  • Primary applicants must be between 5 and 11 years old.
  • Artwork must have a bearing on the NAF Day 2026 theme, be original (not to have been published), and be limited to only painting and drawing.
  • Artwork should be submitted with a short caption or title.
  • The artwork should be the original thoughts of the writer.
  • Artwork must be uploaded to the portal: nafcaslc.airforce.mil.ng not later than 28 February 26.
  • When filling the form, provide a valid phone number and email address that the applicant can be reached at.
  • Passport photograph to be uploaded should be in jpg, jpeg, or png format and must not exceed 150kb in size.
  • Literary file of artwork to be uploaded must be in PDF format and must not exceed 1mb in size.

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How To Apply for Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition 2026

To apply for the Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: February 28th, 2026


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