Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition 2026 | How to Apply

The Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Literary Competition 2026 is a national creative contest organised by the Nigerian Air Force to provide Nigerian children and youths with a platform to express their ideas and talents. The competition encourages original thinking and creativity through essays, poetry, and artwork, all centred around the official competition theme.

Read the full details of this competition to determine your eligibility, understand the rewards, and learn how to apply before the deadline.

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2026 Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition Summary

• Host Country: Nigeria
• Host: Nigerian Air Force
• Study Abroad: Study in Africa
• Competition Name: Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition 2026
• Category: Competitions 
• Eligible Countries: Nigeria
• Rewards: Prizes, Awards and Certificates
• Deadline: 28 February 2026

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Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition Details

The Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition 2026 is the second edition of the Nigerian Air Force’s literary competition held as part of the celebrations for NAF Day. It is open to students from primary schools, secondary schools, and tertiary institutions. The competitions are structured into three main categories: Essay, Poetry, and Art, each tailored to a specific educational level and age range.

All entries must relate to the official NAF Day 2026 theme: Optimising Emerging Technologies for Enhanced Air Operations.

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Eligibility Requirements for the Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition 2026

Essay Competition

• Who it’s for: Tertiary institution students only
• Age requirement: 18–24 years
• Theme requirement: The essay topic must be derived from the NAF Day 2026 theme
• Length: Must not exceed 2,000 words
• Originality: Essays must reflect the writer’s original thoughts
• Submission requirements: Phone, email, passport photo (≤150 KB), literary file in PDF (≤1 MB)
• Upload deadline: 28 February 2026
• Prizes:
  • 1st position: ₦2,000,000
  • 2nd position: ₦1,500,000
  • 3rd position: ₦1,000,000

Poetry Competition

• Who it’s for: Secondary school students only
• Age requirement: 12–17 years
• Language: Must be written in English
• Theme requirement: Must relate to the NAF Day 2026 theme
• Length: Maximum of 300 words
• Originality: Poems must be original
• Submission requirements: Phone, email, passport photo (≤150 KB), poem file in PDF (≤1 MB)
• Upload deadline: 28 February 2026
• Prizes:
  • 1st position: ₦1,500,000
  • 2nd position: ₦1,250,000
  • 3rd position: ₦1,000,000

Art Competition

• Who it’s for: Primary school pupils only
• Age requirement: 5–11 years
• Theme requirement: Artwork must reflect the NAF Day 2026 theme and be original
• Type of artwork: Painting or drawing only
• Caption: Each artwork must include a short caption or title
• Submission requirements: Phone, email, passport photo (≤150 KB), art file in PDF (≤1 MB)
• Upload deadline: 28 February 2026
• Prizes:
  • 1st position: ₦1,000,000
  • 2nd position: ₦750,000
  • 3rd position: ₦500,000

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Nigerian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Literary Competition Benefits

Participants in the CAS Literary Competition 2026 gain the opportunity to:

• Showcase their creativity and intellectual abilities on a national platform
• Engage with a meaningful national theme on technology and air operations
• Compete for significant cash prizes tailored to each category and age group
• Receive national recognition from the Nigerian Air Force

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Required Documents

Applicants are required to upload the following:

• A valid email address
• A valid phone number
• A recent passport photograph (maximum size: 150KB)
• Original competition entry in PDF format (maximum size: 1MB)

All documents must be uploaded through the official application portal.

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

To submit your entry:

1. Visit the official competition portal below
2. Select your competition category.
3. Fill in the required details, including a valid phone number and email.
4. Upload your original work and required supporting files (passport photo and entry file).
5. Submit before 28 February 2026.

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Deadline

28 February 2026

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