Gombe state governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Monday performed the official ground breaking ceremony of 203 combat Reconnaissance Group of the Nigerian Airforce at the Gombe International Airport.
Performing the ceremony alongside the Chief of Air staff, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said the speed at which the 203 Reconnaissance Group is being established in Gombe is a reflection of the quality of leadership of the Nigerian Airforce under the watchful eyes of Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar.
He said, “I notice with keen interest the effort put in place to actualise the establishment of the combat Reconnaissance Group as fast as possible. The land was allocated in August 2020 and today, we are all here to witness the ground breaking ceremony.”
He commended the steadfastness of the Chief of Air Staff towards the establishment of the Reconnaissance Group in Gombe and called on officers and men of the Nigerian Airforce to maintain team spirit as they battle insurgency and other forms of criminality.
The governor thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of the 203 Combat Reconnaissance Group despite the economic meltdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Let me seize this opportunity to commend and thank our dear president, who despite the economic challenges occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic has continued to provide the required support in the fight against Boko Haram, banditry and other forms of criminality.
“I equally commend members of the National Assembly for appropriating and approving the funds for the construction of this base.”
The governor said the geographical position of Gombe in the North-east places it at a strategic position for the citing of the Reconnaissance Group of the Nigerian Airforce in the state.
He said the operational base will further boost the management of security in Gombe, the North-east and the country as a whole, adding that without security, nothing can be achieved.
