Chief of Air Staff reveals number of aircraft Buhari bought in 3 years
Federal Government bought 30 new aircraft for Nigerian Air Force from
2015 till date.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Abubakar made this
known on Wednesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Zamfara
Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, in Gusau.
He noted that the government had provided 30 aircraft to Nigerian Air
Force since 2015 when President Muhammadu Buhari became president and
18 of the aircraft were new.
The Chief of Air Staff added that "apart from the 18 new aircraft, the
federal government also reactivated the 13 old ones that were not
working before.
"We are also expecting new ones from the United States anytime from this moment.
"We are in Zamfara to check NAF operations. We are going to look at
every aspect of air force operations in the state, with a view to
improving the capacity.
"Apart from our personnel on special forces in line with Defence
Headquarters Operations, I have also directed the posting of
additional NAF personnel to Zamfara."
Mr Abubakar said he had also directed the immediate movement of Air
Force assets from some zones to Zamfara, and expressed hope that the
measures would improve the security situation in the state.
Abubakar thanked the Zamfara government and the people for the support
given to personnel and solicited for additional support, especially in
the area of intelligence.
Governor Yari, who was represented by his Deputy, Ibrahim Wakkala,
thanked the Chief of Air Staff for the visit and commended the NAF
operations in the State.
He said, "We recognise your efforts, especially in the protection of
lives and property but we are calling on you to do more.
"We commend your efforts in fighting insurgency in the northeast, we
are hoping that you would do same here in Zamfara.
"On behalf of my governor, Alhaji Abdul'aziz Yari, I assure you of the
state government's readiness to support security agencies to ensure
effective protection of lives and property."
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