The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of 2 Agusta 109 Power attack helicopters, which are currently being assembled for induction during the forthcoming 2019 NAF Day Celebration taking place in Abuja from 27 – 29 April 2019. This was disclosed by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, today, 22 April 2019, in Maiduguri during a luncheon with troops of the Air Task Force (ATF) Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) to mark the Easter Celebrations. ‪The luncheon, which is in keeping with the CAS’ tradition of celebrating festive periods with frontline troops, afforded him the opportunity to interact with the troops in an informal setting to appreciate them for their sacrifices in the fight against insurgency, thereby boosting their morale while also filling the void created by their inability to celebrate the season with their families. ‬

In his remarks at the event, the CAS expressed delight to be in Maiduguri and commended the resilience and commitment of the troops in ensuring that Nigeria and Nigerians are safe. He said the NAF, with the support of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as the National Assembly, would continue to acquire new platforms and build human capacity whilst ensuring the welfare of personnel, in order to effectively and efficiently respond to national security imperatives. He specially commended the Commander, officers, airmen and airwomen of the ATF for the successes recorded in the fight against the terrorists within the OPLD Theatre as well as in the Multi-National Joint Task Force Operation YANCIN TAFKI. He equally commended the ATF Commander for the various value-adding welfare projects that had been executed to enhance the wellbeing of personnel. The CAS reminded the personnel that so much was at stake in the fight to rid the Nation of insurgents, terrorists, armed bandits and other criminal elements. Accordingly, he urged them to remain resolute while intensifying their efforts and maintaining continuous vigilance to defend the liberties and values Nigerians hold so dear.

Air Marshal Abubakar seized the opportunity to thank the government and people of Borno State as well as the Shehu of Borno and other traditional rulers in the State for their continued support to the NAF through the ATF OPLD. He equally appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for his unflinching support to the NAF by ensuring the enabling environment and providing the necessary resources for the Service to perform its assigned duties. He noted that the delivery of the 2 Agusta 109 Power attack helicopters was a testimony of this immense support. He remarked that the NAF, working in concert with sister Services and other security agencies, would continue to reciprocate by sustaining its operations, not only in the Northeast but also in the Northwest, in order to ensure that Nigerians are able to pursue their legitimate aspirations, without fear.

Earlier in his welcome address, the ATF Commander, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) James Gwani, expressed the appreciation of the officers and men of the ATF to the CAS for his consistent presence in Maiduguri, which he said, was not only a huge source of motivation, but also a staunch indication of his commitment to the welfare and morale of the personnel. He thanked the CAS for providing all necessary facilities to ensure effective service delivery and pledged their unwavering loyalty and commitment towards ensuring mission accomplishment. Branch Chiefs and other senior officers from Headquarters NAF accompanied the CAS to the luncheon, which also had the Lawan of Gomari and other members of the Gomari Community in attendance.

In a similar vein, the CAS had earlier feted ATF troops in Yola at an Easter Luncheon on 21 April 2019. The CAS, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans (COPP) Headquarters NAF, AVM Emmanuel Anebi, commended the troops for their commitment and resilience in the fight against insurgency noting that Nigerians were appreciative of their enormous sacrifices and efforts at ensuring the territorial integrity and security of the Nation. He emphasised that the get-together was also aimed at fostering comradeship and regimentation among troops while charging them to maintain continuous vigilance at all times.

The CAS appreciated the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, for his unflinching support to the NAF by ensuring the enabling environment and providing the necessary resources for the Service to perform its assigned duties. According to him, “We can only show our gratitude for the President’s support to the NAF by remaining a disciplined force and exhibiting the highest level of professionalism in all our activities. I, therefore, enjoin you all not to relent in your efforts”, he said.

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/2019/04/23/fight-against-insurgency-naf-takes-delivery-of-2-new-attack-helicopters-as-cas-celebrates-easter-with-frontline-troops-pictures/

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Okay

Good and fair
We dont want to hear
1. Accidental bombing of civilian
2. Bh has hijack or confiscate or stolen the copters.
3. The copters accidentall or mistakenly chop the head of an officer

Ok. Cool! I hope they wipe dos Boko Boiz out.

Don't celebrate yet cos I know they'll crash during this years independence day air practice, believe me.

This COAFS is a chronic masturbator. Just see how grazed out his arms are of calcium.

More oil to your palm Sir!!!!

Good one from them

We are not interested in all these
stories & publicity.

Just go & clear all these marauders, killers
& kidnappers.

After all, when these military ogas are
chopping money, Dem no dey tell us.

The last time they showed us newly acquired
ammunition, less than a month later, Boko Haram
overran their base in borno state.

Just go and fight,
that is what you are trained & paid to do.

And by the way, the helicopters appear
to toyish. They look like trainer choppers &
not like real combat attack ones.

The Ogas have gone to buy cheap Indian or
Pakistani made craft after collecting money
for real South Africa or European models.

Two bullets from bokoharam AKs will bring
these toys that do not look armoured.

See what real attack choppers look like.

The second one is South African made!

Fight against insurgency is one of the biggest scams in this country. It's the surest looting channel for every administration from the National Security Adviser Service Chiefs and even the NASS Committee on Security or whatever name they call themselves.
No one should take their efforts serious until they involve foreign assistance.

They are very much aware that if they involve the assistance of the UN that BH and the likes will stop and the looting in the name of fighting insurgents from the national treasury would stop.
Bottom Line: THERE IS NO SINCERE EFFORTS TO FIGHT LET ALONE STOPPING INSURGENTS FROM BOTH THE PAST AND PRESENT ADMINISTRATIONS

Is it because of this 2 New Attack Helicopters they organized this party? Nigeria is just a funny country. Get up and put those Helicopters into use immediately. no time for those rubbish I'm seeing there.

bro4u:
Don't celebrate yet cos I know they'll crash during this years independence day air practice, believe me.

Child of satan wishing NAF ill

bmos:



Child of satan wishing NAF ill

Oshey child of God...

They should not crash the � shaa

I am interested in those ladies, I hope they don't join them in using that helicopter?

The nigerian airforce can do better. those choppers look too outdated.

bro4u:
Don't celebrate yet cos I know they'll crash during this years independence day air practice, believe me.

Like you don't want to be on this side of the Great Divide during this year's Independence celebrations! In other countries, a platform like Nairaland is employed by the youth to interrogate national challenges with a view to crafting lasting solutions and chart the way forward. But here in Nigeria, people like you use it to disseminate hate and sundry negative messages which have sustained our inability to forge national unity and consensus.

Mtchew..... Una get old helicopter dey happy, kai. Poverty

Hope boko haram won't shoot these ones down again.

Where is my RPG

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bro4u:
Don't celebrate yet cos I know they'll crash during this years independence day air practice, believe me.

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Wait na on top the new delivery them they chop rice so

Good move

This helicopters na attack helicopter why our government they play us like this