‎‎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...

ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE EMBARKS ON MAIDEN OPERATIONAL TOUR TO SOKOTO STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE EMBARKS ON MAIDEN OPERATIONAL TOUR TO SOKOTO STATE


Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff Ag COAS has begun his maiden operational tour to Sokoto State, specifically visiting the 8 Division Area of Responsibility. On November 10, 2024, Lt Gen Oluyede arrived in Sokoto and promptly proceeded to Forward Operations Base Tangaza and 248 Battalion in Illela. There, he received critical briefings from Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, General Officer Commanding 8 Division.


Addressing the troops, the Ag COAS praised their dedication and sacrifices in combating terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria's North West zone. He emphasized that his tour is aimed to gather firsthand information on the security situation and challenges faced by the troops. The Ag COAS assured the troops of his unwavering support, urging them to remain vigilant and avoid complacency in their operations.


 Lt Gen Oluyede emphasized the crucial role of collaboration between the military and local communities in overcoming security challenges. He urged the public to provide reliable information to support the troops' efforts, highlighting that the Nigerian Army's success relies heavily on local backing. "The Nigerian Army belongs to the people," he reiterated, stressing that community support is vital to achieving their objectives   By fostering this synergy, the military can better protect civilians and prevent conflicts, as seen in successful peacekeeping operations. 


During his interaction with Honorable Bashir Salihu, Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area, traditional leaders, and heads of security agencies in Illela, the Ag COAS underscored the need for collective action to defend Nigeria.

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