We’ve Acquired Enough Airpower To Protect Nigeria’s Integrity, Says NAF

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has acquired enough
armament in the last 57 years to stave off any external aggression
against Nigeria’s sovereignty.

Briefing journalists as part of activities to mark NAF 57
anniversary, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, prided that in the
last five years, the Nigerian Air Force has inducted 25 aircrafts
to boost it air capabilities.

Another platform, JF-17! Thunder aircraft will also be inducted
to expand NAF’s airpower in commemoration of the anniversary.

He said this year’s anniversary with the theme ‘Enhancing
Nigerian Air Force Airpower Capabilities for Effective Joint
Operations in Response to Contemporary National Security
Challenges’ is aimed at “emphasizing the renewed focus on
cooperation and collaboration among the Services in military
operations.”

Abubakar also informed that the theme is in tandem with the
vision of the Chief of Air Staff’s vision to “enhance and sustain
critical airpower capabilities required for joint Force employment
in pursuit of national security imperatives”.

According to him, “you will agree with me that the Nigerian Air
Force has grown over the years into a formidable Force within the
West African sub-region and it is only rational to celebrate its
existence as well as the laudable achievements recorded over the
years”.

Abubakar disclosed further that “one unique activity that will
be carried out during this year’s anniversary is the launching of
the Nigerian Air Force tele-medicine facility in Abuja.

“The aim of establishing the facility is to enhance provision of
excellent medicare to personnel and their dependants as well as
civilian beneficiaries at the lowest cost”.

This year’s anniversary according to Abubakar will be a low key
event “but structured to enlighten Nigerians of the efforts of the
NAF in the fight against insurgency.”

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has acquired enough
armament in the last 57 years to stave off any external aggression
against Nigeria’s sovereignty.

Briefing journalists as part of activities to mark NAF 57
anniversary, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, prided that in the
last five years, the Nigerian Air Force has inducted 25 aircrafts
to boost it air capabilities.

Another platform, JF-17! Thunder aircraft will also be inducted
to expand NAF’s airpower in commemoration of the anniversary.

He said this year’s anniversary with the theme ‘Enhancing
Nigerian Air Force Airpower Capabilities for Effective Joint
Operations in Response to Contemporary National Security
Challenges’ is aimed at “emphasizing the renewed focus on
cooperation and collaboration among the Services in military
operations.”

Abubakar also informed that the theme is in tandem with the
vision of the Chief of Air Staff’s vision to “enhance and sustain
critical airpower capabilities required for joint Force employment
in pursuit of national security imperatives”.

According to him, “you will agree with me that the Nigerian Air
Force has grown over the years into a formidable Force within the
West African sub-region and it is only rational to celebrate its
existence as well as the laudable achievements recorded over the
years”.

Abubakar disclosed further that “one unique activity that will
be carried out during this year’s anniversary is the launching of
the Nigerian Air Force tele-medicine facility in Abuja.

“The aim of establishing the facility is to enhance provision of
excellent medicare to personnel and their dependants as well as
civilian beneficiaries at the lowest cost”.

This year’s anniversary according to Abubakar will be a low key
event “but structured to enlighten Nigerians of the efforts of the
NAF in the fight against insurgency.”