By Linus Aleke, Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said that the President of Nigeria, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is billed to induct into its inventory, three newly acquired NAF fighter platforms.
Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the Spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force, in a statement on Monday afternoon, noted that amongst the fighter platforms to be inducted on Tuesday in Makurdi include two T-129 ATAK helicopters and one King Air 360i aircraft.
According to him: “The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), is set to induct its newly acquired T-129 ATAK helicopters and King Air 360i aircraft on 6 February 2024 at the NAF Base, Makurdi, Benue State. The induction ceremony will be performed by the Special Guest of Honour, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu”.
The President, he said, will be represented at the induction ceremony by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima.
He added that the event signifies a major boost to Nigeria’s national defence capability under the current dispensation.
“Specifically, the new platforms would enhance NAF’s firepower as it jointly confronts the various security challenges in the country, alongside sister services and other security agencies,” the statement concluded.
