‎‎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...

GOV. NAMADI SECURES FAN APPROVAL TO TRANSFORM DUTSE AIRPORT INTO A CARGO HUB. (PHOTOS).


 GOV. NAMADI SECURES FAN APPROVAL TO TRANSFORM DUTSE AIRPORT INTO A CARGO HUB 


As part of his administration’s resolve to transform Dutse International Airport into a cargo hub,  Governor Umar Namadi Announced that the state government has secured approval from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAN) to begin the installation of cargo facilities at the airport.


A statement by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Indicates that the governor made this statement on Sunday during a routine facility inspection and calibration mission at the  airport conducted by a technical team from the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA).


While interacting with the NAMA team, Governor Namadi reiterated on the importance of adhering to aviation's best practices.


“Today is an important day for us in our efforts to ensure that all airport facilities in Jigawa State operate in accordance with best practices,” the governor said. 


He commended the airport management for their proactive approach to safety through the calibration process.


Fielding questions from journalists, Governor Namadi confirmed that discussions with FAN have led to the approval of installing cargo facilities at the airport.


He said they had discussions with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, and they had already granted approval to begin installing cargo facilities at the airport preparatory for the full launch of the cargo airport."


The governor expressed confidence in maintaining high standards as the airport prepares to be among the best.

The NAMA team leader clarified their mission's objective by saying that they were in  Dutse specifically to check the navigational aids and ensure compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization standards, adding that, following the ground checks, the team will assess the performance of equipment to certify optimal operations.

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