‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎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...

ANAMBRA AIRPORT CITY PROJECT TO BE FLAGGED OFF NEXT WEEK TUESDAY-GOVERNOR OBIANO.

No automatic alt text available.                   Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has said that the Umueri Airport City Project which will be flagged off on tuesday,April 11th,2017 will be among the best and biggest of such Airport City projects in Africa.Governor Obiano speaking exclusively with the Anambra Broadcasting Service {ABS} was elated at the socio-economic prospects the project located at Umueri in Anambra East Local Government Area will bring to the State.''Ndi Anambra should brace themselves for a whole new world of economic opportunities and possibilities.The project will bring jobs,promote tourism,encourage investments in power,housing,healthcare and other sectors not just for the surrounding towns but for the whole state.The value chain of a mega project like this when operational in three years,will triple the Gross Domestic Product of Anambra State'',Governor Obiano said.The Anambra Airport City Project is conceptualized as both a passenger and cargo airport.The key partners have set up a Special Purpose Vehicle {SPV}-Anambra Airport infrastructure Company Ltd {AAICL} for the project.The partners are Anambra State Government through its investment vehicle,Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency {ANSIPPA}Orient Petroleum,Elite International Investment Ltd and China Aviation Planning and Investment Ltd.When completed the Umueri airport city is expected to feature the following: dual runways of 3.8km and 3.4km each,with the necessary taxiways and adequately sized Aprons; Passenger and VIP Terminal Building and Air Traffic Control {ATC} Tower; Airport Cargo Sheds; Aircraft Maintenance Hanger;Aviation Fuel Dump and Dispensing Facilities;and Fire Building and Fire Service Tower.Other key highlights of the airport city include: Five Star Airport Hotel and Conference Center; Aviation Training and Catering Services Buildings; Airport Multilevel Car Parks; Airport Recreational Areas;International Mega Shopping Mall; and Luxury Retail Shopping,China Wholesale Depots,among others.The Umueri airport city project is expected to formally kick-off on April 11,2017,with a formal flag-off ceremony to be performed by Governor Obiano.One more photo below.
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