Logistics activities in the NAF started through the amalgamation of administration, engineering and supply services in the formative years. These elements were, however, not organised into one command. A semblance of a unified logistics structure was established in 1980, following the NAF establishment review of 1979.

The structure, which was called Support Command, comprised 5 groups, namely: Logistics, Air Traffic, Communications, Air Provost and Medical Services Groups.

In this arrangement, only the Logistics Group was designed to carry out the core logistics function. With the expansion of the NAF and the acquisition of new equipment in the 1980s, it became necessary to upgrade the existing Logistics Group to more effectively manage these assets. Consequently, a Logistics Command was established in the 1980-1985 NAF establishment review exercise. The Logistics Command formally came into existence in 1984 and was tasked with undertaking third and fourth line maintenance of all aircraft types and associated aerospace ground support equipment, communication and electronics equipment and vehicles. It was also assigned the role of storage, distribution and supply of all categories of stores and petroleum, oil and lubricants to NAF formations and units. Furthermore, it was to maintain all NAF infrastructure, such as barracks, hangars and airfields while also implementing HQ NAF Logistics Policy. At inception, the Command consisted of an HQ and 5 Depots. The Headquarters is headed by an Air Officer Commanding of air rank with a Senior Air Staff Officer as his deputy. Other principal staff officers in various capacities also assist the AOC. The 5 Depots under LC include the 1 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (1 ACMD) Kaduna, 2 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (2 ACMD) Ikeja, Communications Electronic Maintenance Depot (CEMD) Ikeja, Central Armament Depot (CAD) Makurdi and Equipment Supply Depot (ESD) Ikeja. The structure was slightly modified in subsequent years with the establishment of a third Aircraft Maintenance Depot (3 ACMD) in Makurdi. In 1989, however, following the establishment of Military Airlift Command (MAC), 2 ACMD was detached from LC to become an integral part of MAC. This arrangement was reversed in 1990 when MAC was deestablished. At present, LC has a headquarters and 6 major units as follows:
a. 401 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (401 ACMD), Ikeja.
b. 403 Electronic Maintenance Depot (403 EMD), Shasha.
c. 405 Central Armament Depot (405 CAD), Makurdi.
d. 407 Equipment Supply Depot (407 ESD), Ikeja.
e. 435 Base Service Group (435 BSG), Ikeja.
f. 445 NAF Hospital (445 NAF Hospital), Ikeja.

Other units under LC are the Air Force Comprehensive School Ibadan (AFCS), Air Force Secondary School Ikeja (AFSS) and Logistics Management Centre (LMC) which co-ordinates the activities of the core logistics elements.

401 ACMD
The 401 ACMD carries out third and fourth line maintenance of the C130 and G222 aircraft. A helicopter overhaul centre, also located in Ikeja, provides similar levels of maintenance for the Super Puma, Mi-34 and Mi-35 helicopters. The third and fourth line maintenance involves scheduled inspections, overhauls and modifications.

403 EMD
The Electronics Maintenance Depot is responsible for the installation, management and maintenance of all communications equipment. It further ensures strict adherence to communications, security and radio discipline through frequency management. The 403 EMD is also responsible for the detection of hostile electronic emissions and the development of jamming techniques.

405 CAD
The 405 CAD stores, maintains and handles all weapons and munitions in the NAF. It also liaises with the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Navy, the Nigeria Police and Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) on matters relating to weapons which could serve the common interest of all.

407 ESD
The 407 ESD is responsible for receiving, inspecting (for quality assurance) and documenting all bulk purchases and major equipment of the NAF. It also has the responsibility for port clearance and forwarding of all overseas consignments, as well as the storage, preservation, accounting, movement and distribution of such items.

LMC
The LMC is proposed to be the heart of the Logistics Management Network Project. The project is expected to interconnect computer Local Area Networks (LANs) within the Logistics units in Lagos with LANs in other NAF formations outside Lagos into a Wide Area Network of Logistics units via satellite. The focus of the computerisation is to build a database for all aircraft types in the NAF, track their periodic maintenance requirements, issue task cards or work orders on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, maintain flying hours, technical orders and historical records.
Since its establishment, the LC has through effective coordination of all logistics functions within the NAF, practicalized the logistics policies of the Service. The functions of the Command as noted earlier, are carried out directly by the specialized units. In specific terms, the main achievements of the Command are the initiation and conduct of Local Training Courses (LOTRAC) on the C-130 aircraft for over 480 personnel. The personnel of the Command also participated in the in-country Periodic Depot Maintenance of 2 C-130 aircraft carried out by Aircraft, Avionics, Parts and Support Limited in 1998. Most importantly, the Command has been able to sustain NAF forces through reliable logistic backing in all internal and external engagements.
Other notable efforts of the Command are:  
a. Continuous provision of serviceable aircraft to meet NAF operational challenges.  
b. Conservation on a limited scale of grounded C-130, G-222 and Super Puma aircraft.
c. Installation and maintenance of HF radio network in all NAF units.  
d. Development and production of battery chargers, inverters, computer software and encryption devices.  
e. Installation and maintenance of Urban Communication System (UBS) in Lagos, Kaduna and Makurdi.  
f. Support of combat flying operations by ensuring prompt release of all approved weapons, as well as arming and disarming aircraft for combat exercises.  
g. Periodic inspection and maintenance of air weapons as well as demolition of unserviceable/obsolete explosives/weapons in NAF inventory.  
h. Training of armament technicians on the armament system and safety equipment of the L-39ZA aircraft.
The foregoing achievements of the Command not withstanding, LC’s performance so far, can be assessed as being a far cry from the concept of logistics management as envisaged at its inception. LC has had to grapple with a myriad of problems ranging from inadequate trained manpower, to unavailability of tools and equipment and insufficient funding amongst others. It is hoped, however, that as the economy improves, the LC will be in a better position to meet up with the objectives for its establishment. The chronicle of command is as indicated below: