Nigerian Air Force And Its Crashing Planes By Reuben Abati
There is however a need to insist on transparency. Air mishaps involving the Nigerian military have now become so regular, so unbelievable. The latest occurred on Friday, May 21, 2021 when a Beechcraft KingAir 350i, NAF 203 crashed near Kaduna International Airport.
by Reuben Abati
May 25, 2021
The Nigerian Air Force is the youngest arm of the Nigerian military having been established only on April 18, 1964. In the course of its 57 years of operation, defending the air space of Nigeria and the country’s territorial integrity, the NAF has seen action in many theatres of operation: the Nigerian Civil war, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali, the Gambia and Nigeria’s zone of terror, the North East, producing in the process some of the finest officers that have served their country in the best traditions of military service. Modern warfare is no longer all about boots on the ground or physical combat. Advancements in technology a
Nigerian Air Force and its crashing planes, By Reuben Abati
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The Nigerian Air Force is the youngest arm of the Nigerian military, having been established only on April 18, 1964. In the course of its 57 years of operation, defending the air space of Nigeria and the country’s territorial integrity, the NAF has seen action in many theatres of operation: the Nigerian civil war, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali, the Gambia and Nigeria’s zone of terror, the North-East, producing in the process some of the finest officers that have served their country in the best traditions of military service. Modern warfare is no longer all about boots on the ground or physical combat. Advancements in technology and Artificial Intelligence have motivated more countries to invest more in technology, brain power and air power, in the same manner in which having a large navy was the fashion at the turn of the 19
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Edward Gabkwet, NAF director of public relations and information, announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
Gabkwet said the committee, established by Oladayo Amao, chief of air staff, comprises serving and retired senior officers.
The committee is chaired by Abraham Adole, deputy theatre commander, operation Hadin Kai (formerly known as Lafiya Dole) a military operation aimed at defeating Boko Haram.
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The NAF spokesman added that the committee will submit its report on or before June 18, 2021.
“The committee is to, among other terms of reference, analyse safety reports from operational and engineering units, conduct safety evaluation of NAF units, and recommend measures to enhance safety of operations in the units,” the statement reads.
The Nigerian Air Force is the youngest arm of the Nigerian military having been established only on April 18, 1964. In the course of its 57 years of operation, defending the air space of Nigeria and the country’s territorial integrity, the NAF has seen action in many theatres of operation: the Nigerian Civil war, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali, the Gambia and Nigeria’s zone of terror, the North East, producing in the process some of the finest officers that have served their country in the best traditions of military service. Modern warfare is no longer all about boots on the ground or physical combat. Advancements in technology and Artificial Intelligence have motivated more countries to invest more in technology, brain power and air power, in the same manner in which having a large Navy was the fashion at the turn of the 19th Century.
28th January 2021 The new high command is: Chief of Defence Staff – Major General Leo Eluonye Onyenuchia Irabor (from Delta State); Chief of Army Staff – Maj Gen
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