The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu has appointed Air Commodore Dele Alonge to take over as Director of Public Relations and Information from retiring Air Commodore Yusuf Anas.
The outgoing Air-Force spokesman, Air Commodore Yusuf Anas who made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja, asked the media to extend the same cooperation he enjoyed to his successor.
The Newly appointed Air Force spokesman Air Commodore Alonge has the past three years been assisting the outgoing spokesman.
Air Commodore Anas in a valedictory speech expressed delight for the relationship he has enjoyed with the Nigeria press.
He explained that the change in leadership of the Directorate of Public Relations and Information is occasioned by his retirement from military service.
Air Commodore Anas attributed his success as the Air Force spokesman under six Service Chiefs to the support he enjoyed under successive leadership of the Air Force.
On his part, the incoming spokesman of the Air Force, Air Commodore Dele Alonge described his predecessor as a mentor under who he has worked for over fourteen years.
He assured the press of maintaining the open door policy enjoyed by the media, initiated by his predecessor.
Air Commodore Alonge also thanked the Chief of Air Staff for finding him worthy for the appointment.