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CAS In Operational Visits To Enugu, Port Harcourt NAF Units, Assesses Readiness And Infrasructural Facilities – Statement

In furtherance of the drive to actualise his Command Philosophy of transforming the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for greater agility and resilience to effectively project air power in meeting all national security imperatives, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, on Saturday 5 October 2024, conducted an operational tour of NAF units in Enugu and Port Harcourt.

The purpose of the visit was to evaluate operational readiness and infrastructural development of the units with a view to enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness.

In Enugu, the CAS visited the 405 Helicopter Combat Training Group (HCTG) and the International Helicopter Flying School (IHFS) During the tour, the CAS inspected various facilities, interacted with personnel, and discussed ways to improve operational performance.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining high levels of preparedness to meet current and emerging security challenges. The CAS further highlighted his commitment to implementing developmental projects and procuring critical service facilities that would elevate the standards of the units. “Our goal is to ensure a vibrant and effective service delivery across all platforms,” the CAS stated.

Air Marshal Abubakar extended the tour to 115 Special Operations Group (SOG) in Port Harcourt, reiterating the same mission of assessing operational readiness and identifying areas for infrastructural upgrades. He reassured personnel that efforts to provide better facilities and equipment will be prioritized.

Operational visits such as this underscore the CAS’s unrelenting determination to improve the NAF’s airpower capabilities through strategic infrastructural enhancements, as well as robust operational, logistical and welfare support.

The above statement was issued by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force, on 6 September 2024

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