NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).
NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges. A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters and two H-125 helicopters. The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...
The British High commissioner to Nigeria,His Excellency Paul Arkwright on July 22,2016 paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police,Ag. IGP Ibrahim K idris,NPM,mni on July 21,2016.During the visit,the High Commissioner intimated the IGP of the Britain's role as a major donor to the Nigeria Police Force and that his Government will do more in the area of Counter Terrorism Training for officers and men of the Force.Reacting to the High Commissioners remarks,the IGP expressed delight at the visit and acknowledged the fact that Nigeria Police Force personnel had in the past undergone series of training in Britain.He further stated that he was confident that,the visit would open avenues for more of such opportunities.The IGP also hosted the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria,His Excellency Dr Fulvio Rustico.The Ambassador inform the IGP of the willingness of his Government to partner with the Nigeria Police Force.He also stated that there were plans on ground for Heads of Police from both countries to hold a bilateral meeting.He stated that his Government had also concluded plans to train at least 20 officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in Counter Terrorism.The IGP in his response,commended the Italian Government for rendering such invaluable assistances.He assured the Ambassador that such gestures will be immeasurable considering the current fight against Terrorism and further recounted how he had witnessed first-hand,the high standards maintained by the Italian Government as regards training of her security personnel,while he was working with the United Nations.
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