NAF @59: President Muhammadu Buhari To Induct UAVs, Attack Aircraft Into Inventory

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has said President Muhammadu Buhari will on May 6 commission newly procured Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into its order of battle inventory to mark its 59th anniversary.

The chairman, organising committee, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Day Celebration 2023, Air Commodore Chukwuedo Illoh, while briefing journalists in Abuja yesterday said the service was determined to ensure a peaceful and progressive country.

He said the forthcoming celebration with the theme; “Doctrinal Imperative for Successful Nigerian Air Force Operations” is scheduled to hold from May 4 to 7, 2023 at the NAF Base, Emene Enugu.

He said the activities marking the day are expected to end May 6 with a ceremonial parade, aerial display and induction of new platforms into the NAF Order of Battle.

“The new platforms to be inducted are DA-62, Wing Loong II UAV and CW 40 UAV,” he said. He said President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to be the special guest of honour at the occasion.

He restated that the service had grown over the years into a formidable and respected force within the African continent and even beyond.

“Pursuant to its mandate of securing the territorial integrity of our dear nation through the application of air power, the service is also determined to ensure a peaceful and progressive country.

“It is pertinent to note that the NAF has also made appreciable progress and significant contributions in the areas of internal security, humanitarian and peace-keeping operations as well as restoration and sustenance of democracy on the African continent.

“It is only rational therefore, to celebrate its existence as well as the laudable achievements recorded over the years,” he said.