NAF At 58th: Restates Commitment To Joint Military Operations, Effective Synergy
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reiterated its commitment to joint military operations and effective synergy among the services and other security agencies in order to consolidate the gains of the employment of airpower, especially at this critical stage of the nation’s history.
This was disclosed by the Chairman, Organizing Committee, NAF Day 2022 Celebration/Reunion, Air Commodore Olasunkanmi Abidoye at a press briefing marking the commencement of activities of the NAF 50th anniversary celebration held at the Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
According to the programme of activities for the anniversary, the NAF anniversary celebration which started on Thursday, May 19 at the Nigerian Airforce Base, Kano will end tomorrow, Saturday, May, 21.
The theme of the anniversary, “Enhancing Nigerian Air Force Efficiency in Joint Operations for Effective Response to Contemporary National Security Imperatives,” is aimed at emphasizing a renewed focus on joint military operations and effective synergy among the Services and other security agencies as well as consolidating on the gains of the employment of airpower, especially at this critical stage in the Nation’s history.
The theme is also in tandem with the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao’s vision “To enhance and sustain critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives”.
Some of the activities lined up for the occasion include the enlightenment programme, to enlighten Nigerians on NAF’s efforts in the fight against insurgency, terrorism and other forms of criminality in the country.
The anniversary also featured a seminar and aerial display by some NAF platforms.
Other activities which took place simultaneously at NAF units across the country as part of NAF 58th anniversary include Juma’at Prayers and Interdenominational Church Service on Friday, 13 and Sunday, 15 May 2022 respectively”.
There were medical outreaches for communities across the country, while the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) also embarked on humanitarian support activities to some selected communities in Kano State.
The activities scheduled for the celebration were geared toward winning the consent and support as well as appreciating Nigerians for their support and goodwill over the years.
The seminar which took place on 19 May 2022 provided an opportunity for seasoned experts to present papers on air to ground integration and operational efficiency as well as optimizing NAF platforms for effective joint force employment.
The focal point of the Seminar was to proffer workable strategies aimed at checkmating various security challenges confronting the Nation.
The anniversary witnesses the Pulling out Ceremony of members of 35th and 36th Regular courses who recently retired from the Service. A golf kitty would also be held in Kano while other sporting activities would take place simultaneously in all NAF units across the country today Friday, 20 May 2022, as well as a Re-union Night to honour some retired senior officers of the NAF after many years of meritorious service to the Country.
The anniversary ceremonies are expected to end on Saturday, 21 May 2022 with a ceremonial parade, symbolic fly-past, Research and Development (R&D) exhibition and photo gallery display. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR is expected to be the Special Guest of Honour at the event.
