Tag: Nigerian Air Force

CAS MEETS GOV ALEX OTTI AS NAF GETS SET TO ESTABLISH PERMANENT PRESENCE IN ABIA STATE

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will soon establish a permanent presence in Abia State. This much was revealed after the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar met with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State at his country home at Mvosi, in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State on 7 June 2024. According to Air Marshal Abubakar, NAF presence in Abia State would not only bolster security of the airspace but also provide invaluable support in emergency response, disaster management and community development…

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Nigerian Air Force Strikes Decimate Illicit Refining Sites and Boats, Ensuring a Safer South-south Region

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Air strikes targeting illicit activities in the South-south region of Nigeria persisted as Nigerian Air Force aircraft, as part of Operation Delta Safe, conducted operations on November 28, 2023. Director Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said the mission resulted in the destruction of two Cotonou boats located at Arugbana near Okrika in Rivers State. Additionally, an active Illegal Refining Site (IRS) equipped with machinery and reservoirs containing illicit products was annihilated at Yellow Island near Bonny Island in Rivers State on the same day. Similar operations took…

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NAF Strengthens Counter-Insurgency Operations with Graduation of 12 Combat Pilots

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The Chief of the Air Staff , Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has urged the 12 newly graduated pilots of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to validate the commitment and resources invested in their training by actively contributing to sustaining the successes achieved in various operational theaters within the country. Air Marshal Abubakar emphasized that the NAF’s ongoing independent and joint operations, aimed at neutralizing criminals and curtailing their freedom of action while shaping the operational environment, necessitate the infusion of new and dynamic pilots to enhance operational effectiveness. The CAS…

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NAF Shows Firm Commitment to Enhancing Safety Measures in Air Operations

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In a decisive move towards bolstering safety procedures within its ranks, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has affirmed its dedication to strengthening Safety Management Systems, particularly focusing on operational and engineering units. Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, Chief of The Air Staff (CAS), made this commitment during the inauguration of the 2023 NAF Safety Review Board (SRB) meeting held at NAF Headquarters in Abuja on November 16, 2023. Highlighting the paramount importance of safety management within the NAF, Air Marshal Abubakar stressed that, given the technical and complex nature of the…

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