Air Marshal Abubakar NAF
Air Marshal Abubakar NAF Boss
Air Chief Celebrates Chrismas with Troops in
North-East
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has
charged Nigerian Air Force (NAF) frontline troops to remain focused
while maintaining the highest level of vigilance and combat
readiness to guarantee the security of Nigeria and Nigerians. The
CAS gave the charge today, 25 December 2018, while hosting troops
of the Air Task Force (ATF) Operation Lafiya Dole to a Christmas
Day Luncheon in Maiduguri. The Luncheon, which has become a
tradition in the NAF, is held during major festivities to
appreciate the troops and alleviate the pains of their inability to
celebrate with their families. According to the CAS, such
get-togethers also help to foster comradeship while providing an
avenue to commend the efforts of all those involved in the fight
against insurgency.
Speaking further, the CAS, who was represented by the Chief of
Policy and Plans (COPP) NAF Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal (AVM)
Muhammodu Mohammad, expressed delight to be in Maiduguri to
celebrate with the troops. He reminded them of the need to sustain
their efforts in order to ensure lasting peace and stability in the
Northeast and other parts of Nigeria. According to him, “we all are
aware that so much is at stake for us in this war against
insurgency. As such, we cannot allow ourselves to be taken
unawares. While thanking God for his mercies and keeping us alive
to see this celebration, I appreciate all your efforts and that of
our families for their unending support”, he added. The CAS also
seized the opportunity to thank the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed
Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, for providing the
resources that enabled the NAF to effectively perform its
constitutional roles. He pledged the determination of the troops to
reciprocate by remaining disciplined and exhibiting the highest
level of professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
Earlier in his welcome address, the ATF Commander, AVM James
Gwani, expressed the gratitude of officers and men of the ATF to
the CAS for his commitment to the morale and welfare of the
personnel as well as for providing the necessary facilities and
enabling environment that ensured effective and efficient mission
accomplishment all through the year. Appart from the officers and
airmen/airwomen and civilian staff of the ATF, the Bulama and some
other members of the host community of Gomari were also present at
the Luncheon. A similar event is scheduled to hold in Yola on
Boxing Day.
IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force