President Bola Tinubu, recently reiterated his administration’s commitment to ending the insecurity plaguing the country.
The President stated this when he inducted two T129 Attack Combat Helicopters and one King Air Beechcraft 360ER mobility aircraft for use by the Nigerian Air Force.
Vice President, Kashim Shettima representing President Bola Tinubu said the acquisition of the helicopters and the induction symbolised the commitment of his administration to the nation’s security.
The induction ceremony held at the 131 Engineering Group Hanger, Nigeria Air Force Base, Makurdi.
The President said that the acquisition and induction of the new platforms would improve NAF’s airpower in the ongoing war against terrorism.
He acknowledged that since its establishment in 1964, “NAF has been playing a critical role in the nation’s security, international operations and humanitarian needs.”
“Let me commend the Chief of Air Staff, officers and men for their commitment to enhancing national security. I assure you that the Tinubu administration will continue to support NAF and indeed, the Armed Forces of Nigeria towards combating terrorism, oil theft and other criminal activities.”
The President said substantial progress had been achieved in the ongoing counterterrorism efforts but noted that there should be no cause for celebration yet until the security challenges were fully addressed.
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, lauds President Tinubu for his foresight and dogged support for the armed forces.
The helicopter, it is understood, is designed for armed reconnaissance and attack missions in hot and high environments and rough geography in both day and night conditions.
Finally, Highlights of the event were the signing of the handing over documents and symbolic aerial displaycaps off ceremony by the T129 Attack Combat Helicopter..
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