Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition 2026

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

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

The Nigerian Air Force Literary Competition offers up to ₦10.5m in cash prizes, awards, and other benefits to winners of the competition across all levels. 

The competition is open to students across all levels, from primary, secondary, and tertiary. In this post, we will provide the details of the competitions and how you can successfully apply.

Individuals interested in the Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition should review the details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition Summary:

• Eligible Country: Nigeria
• Category: Competition
• Rewards: ₦10.5m Prizes | Awards and Certificates

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Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition Details:

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.

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

Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition Requirement:

The requirements of the Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition 2026 include the following;

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

Document Requirement for Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition:

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form
• Academic transcript
• Letters of recommendation from higher authorities
• University’s student ID card
• Letter of Identification from LGA
• Medical certificate/HIV (Original)
• JAMB admission letter
• University’s admission letter
• Course registration form

Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition Rewards:

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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How to Apply for Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition

To apply for the Bode Amao Foundation Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

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Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

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