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...
Ogun State Governor,Senator Ibikunle Amosun has urged Muslim faithful to continue to live in peace and unity as they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri.In his Eid-el-Fitri message,the governor said as Muslims round up the 29-day Ramadan fast,they should not relent in practising the lessons,which Ramadan stands for,including unity and living in peace.''Ramadan in a period we increase our brotherhood and we know that it is only in unity that our prayers can be answered unhindered.We should therefore continue to live in unity at this critical time,when our nation is plagued with legion of challenges,such as kidnapping and unwholesome activities of herdsmen,which has brought untold hardship on many citizens''.he stated.He also urged them to continue to exhibit the virtue of discipline,which is one vital essence of the Ramadan fast.
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