Nigerian Air Force ‘wings’ 17 young pilots

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has winged 17 young pilots who successfully completed their various flying training courses.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

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According to him, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, while winging the pilots, during the opening of the 2022 Air Operational Seminar in Uyo, implored them to be prepared for the arduous task ahead.

The CAS said that there was no better way to launch them into their operational flying career than to have them draw from the rich operational experiences of seasoned pilots during the seminar.

He said that the seminar will facilitate discussions on germane issues relevant to air operations.

Amao specifically reminded them to always adhere to the laid down Rules of Engagement while also taking all necessary steps to protect civilians and minimise casualties during operations.

“The efforts to mitigate civilian casualties are not just a reflection of NAF values as a service, but also strategically imperative to our operations,” he added.

The CAS assured Nigerians that the nation’s Armed Forces had so far made significant gains in curtailing and degrading the miscreants that seek to destabilise Nigeria.

He commended NAF’s efforts at unleashing the coercive effects of air power, particularly on insurgents through intensive air interdiction of their locations and facilities. (NAN)