Use Your Various Platforms to End Banditry, Terrorism - Badaru, Defence Minister
The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni has called on the Nigerian Airforce to intensify the use of their various platforms to bring an end to banditry and terrorism.
"You are key to this this fight and we must put our acts together on your active component to end this war," Badaru said during his operational visit to the Air Component Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA at Katsina state on Monday 18th November 2024.
The Honourable Minister appreciated the heroic Air warriors who have continued to shine as beacons of hope, courage and resilience which is an inspiration to Nigerian people.
Furthermore, he commended them that their efforts are yielding positive results as farmers are gradually returning to their farms, schools reopening, businesses picking up even as Nigerians can now sleep peacefully.
The Minister disclosed that the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has expressed confidence in their unwavering loyalty, perseverance and professionalism.
"He recognizes the personal sacrifices you make every day to keep our country together.
It is pertinent to know that the President has provided the Nigerian Airforce with state of the art Aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles to enhance their attack capabilities. With the induction of these new platforms including the T129 Attack Helicopter , I am confident we will make
Mr President and Nigerians proud.
"It is no coincidence that I am here today to flag off this critical phase of the Operations.
I therefore urge you to synergize with the ground forces and other stakeholders to ensure maximum effect from these combat enablers," Badaru charged.
The Honourable Minister continued his operational visit to Sokoto to inspect the combat readiness of the platforms.
He also toured the new site where the permanent base of the newly established Airforce component of military operations against banditry and terrorism and facilities will be built at Sokoto Airport.
In his remarks, the Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, appreciated the Minister's servant leadership style which is an inspiration to all. He noted that the T129 Attack Helicopters will transform their operational capabilities to deal with those who think they can destabilize the nation.
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