NAF at 57: To induct new aircraft, launch telemedicine facility

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to induct a new aircraft in Makurdi and launch its telemedicine facility in Abuja, as part of activities to mark its 57th anniversary celebration, which will take place from 14th to 20th May 2021.
The chairman, organizing committee for the anniversary , Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, who made this known in a press briefing on Friday in Abuja, said the anniversary will feature induction of a new platform as well as a arial display by L-39ZA, A-jet and JF-17 Thunder aircraft.
He also said the telemedicine facility which will launch at NAF Base, Asokoro on Tuesday, May 18, is the first of its kind in the Armed Forces of Nigeria and will enhance provision of excellent medicare to personnel and their dependants, as well as civilian beneficiaries at the lowest possible cost.
He further stated that the Anniversary celebration with the theme, “Enhancing Nigerian Air Force Airpower Capabilities for Effective Joint Operations in Response to Contemporary National Security Challenges”, aims at emphasizing the renewed focus on cooperation and collaboration among the Services in military operations.

He pointed out that it is in tandem with the Chief of the Air Staff’s (CAS) vision which is to “enhance and sustain critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives”.
He said there will be a seminar to proffer workable strategies aimed at checkmating the myriad of security challenges in the country.
He stated also that the seminar scheduled to take place on May 19, 2021, “will provide opportunity for seasoned experts to present papers on standardization of training and interoperability of equipment in the Armed forces of Nigeria.”
He added that there will be other pre-anniversary events in all NAF formations across Nigeria to mark the event.

“You will agree with me that the Nigerian Air Force has grown over the years into a formidable force within the West African sub-region and it is only rational to celebrate its existence as well as the laudable achievements recorded over the years.

“There will be a series of pre-event activities taking place simultaneously at NAF units across the country. These pre-events include; Juma’at service later today, Church Service on Sunday, 16th May. There will also be Medical outreaches to host communities of the various NAF Bases, and humanitarian support activities by the Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) across the 6 geo-political zones of the country”, he said.