The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said the anticipated arrival of new platforms such as the M-346, AH-12, A-109 trekker, and the remaining T-129 ATAK helicopter will improve the security architecture of the country.
Speaking at the combined graduation ceremony of the Nigerian Airforce Institute of Administrative Management (NAFIAM) and Regiment Training Centre (RTC), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar who was represented by the Air Officer Commanding Ground Training Command, Air Vice Marshal Usman Abdullahi, said value addition is key to building the capability for future warfare.
He said, “The Nigerian Air Force has recently taken delivery of two additional Diamond-62 (DA-62) and modalities are currently in place to induct the T-129 ATAK Helicopters, all in a bid to further boost NAF operations. Furthermore, the anticipated arrival of an array of new platforms such as the M-346, AH-12, A-109 Trekker, and the remaining T-129 ATAK helicopter will not only bolster NAF operations but also spill over to improve the security architecture of our dear nation.”
He pointed out that efforts are being made to improve competencies in various administrative functions to sustain a highly motivated and effective fighting force, with outcomes seen in the seamless conduct of operations across the country.
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A total of 568 personnel including 32 officers and allied officers from the Republic of Ghana, and 536 airmen/airwomen graduated in various sundry courses.
