‎‎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...
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EX-PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN, OTHER AFRICA LEADERS RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS IN RWANDA. (PHOTO).

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan, other Africa leaders receive Prestigious Awards in Rwanda

April 3, 2023

Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has received the maiden African Heritage Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda Other notable recipients of the awards are Dr. Seretse Kahama Ian Khama, and Late John Magufuli Africa’s most prominent activist and grassroots campaigner, Mallam Hamzat Lawal, was also honoured with the African Humanitarian Award.

Former presidents of Nigeria, Botswana, and Tanzania, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Seretse Kahama Ian Khama, and Late John Magufuli were among the recipients of the maiden African Heritage Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. While Jonathan was recognized as the African Democracy and Peace Icon, Khama was honoured with the African Philanthropist Award, and Late Magufili bagged the African Icon Award (Posthumous), Daily Trust reports.

The event, which was the celebration and global recognition of Africans’ outstanding achievements, also honoured Africa’s most prominent activist and grassroots campaigner, Mallam Hamzat Lawal, with the African Humanitarian Award.

Other winners Others who won the African Humanitarian Award are Vice President of Liberia, Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, Founder and Director, Bright Kids Uganda; Victoria Nalongo Namusisi, Head Water Access, Rwanda; Christelle Kwizera and Fred Swaniker, Founder of African Leadership University.

Delivering his opening remarks at the event, the founder of Heritage Times and event organizers, Moses Siloko Siaisa, described the event as a dream come true. He stated that the event was specifically put together to honour distinguished Africans in their various fields of endeavours.

While stating emphatically that ”Africa has a place in the world,” Siaisa added, ”Rwanda is setting the pace for Africa’s growth and development.”

At the event, Jonathan stated that leaders are not the bosses of their people but their servants. On his part, Mallam Lawal, who is the Chief Executive of Connected Development and Founder of Follow the Money, both African-based organizations achieving Sustainable Development Goals, dedicated his award to his mother.

Other distinguished Africans recognized at the event include Professor Patrick Lumumba, who was given the Africa Advancement Icon Award, Engr. Simbi Wambote who bagged the Champion of Local Content Development in Africa Award and Olumide Akpata, who won the Africa Legal Icon Award.

Ghetto Kids, were recognized with the African Entertainment Award, while the Founder of Heritage Bank, Dr. Ifie Sekibo won the African Philanthropist Award.

Highlight of the event includes an energetic performance by Naomi Mac, a talented Nigerian singer, Naomi Mac, and the Ghetto Kids.



 

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