Air Vice Marshal John Yisa-Doko was signalled and maturation to the NAF.

Not only the first officer of NAF origin to become Chief of the Air Staff, but also first to reach the rank of Air Vice Marshal, In Nigeria,[2] He played an active part during the Nigerian Civil War as Officer Commanding NAF flying wing and senior officer in charge of operations.

After his primary school, he moved to Government College, Kaduna for his secondary education, graduating in 1961.

His other military service training includes: He served in various capacities as his career progressed including the following: Between 1975 and 1979 Air Vice Marshal Yisa-Doko served as a member of the National Council of States, Supreme Military and National Security Councils.

Before retiring, he initiated the proposal for the presentation of Service colours to the NAF.