- CAS express support for proposed Diaspora Defence and Security Conference
Chief of the Air Staff, (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will exploit the possibility of tapping from the abundant skills and competences that abound with Nigerians in diaspora.
Speaking while receiving the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Air Marshal Amao assured the Commission of NAF’s interest in seeking partnership with Nigerians in Diaspora especially those with expertise in the fields of human capacity development, technological advancement as well as areas that are relevant to defence and security.
Expressing support for the proposed Diaspora Defence and Security Conference which would soon hold in the country, the Air Force Chief stated that it would serve as the most appropriate avenue for the NAF and other government agencies to synergize and exploit the enormous resource base of Nigerians plying their trades overseas for national development.
In her remarks, Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa noted that the Commission was looking forward to synergizing and collaborating with the NAF particularly in the areas of defence and security, human capacity development as well as any other field of interest to the NAF.
She added that several Nigerians worldwide excelling in various endeavours, including military-related fields, have expressed interest in returning home to contribute their quota towards national development.
Honourable Dabiri-Erewa also disclosed that the proposed Diaspora Security Conference was expected to serve as a perfect medium for cross-fertilization of ideas and strategies towards tackling the current security challenges facing the nation.
She also used the occasion of the visit to thank the NAF for its support to the Commission particularly in the airlift of stranded Nigerians in diaspora.
Present during the visit were some management staff of NiDCOM as well as some Branch Heads and Directors at NAF Headquarters.