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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) had plans to sell their Mi-24 attack helicopters. Ukraine initially expressed interest in acquiring these machines, but after a detailed analysis of the technical condition of the Nigerian helicopters, they were deemed outdated and damaged. Consequently, Kyiv decided not to proceed with the transaction.

Ukraine is actively seeking affordable military equipment in various markets. The Africa Intelligence portal reported that it recently approached Abuja to consider purchasing Mi-24 helicopters, which date back to the USSR era. Hasan Abubakar, the Nigerian air marshal, who has been focusing on modernizing the fleet for several years, saw an opportunity to offload the old machines while making a profit. He proposed that Ukraine purchase three heavy attack helicopters, Mi-24V (NATO code: Hind).

Similar machines were recently transferred to Ukraine by North Macedonia, as reported by Karolina Modzelewska, a journalist for Wirtualna Polska. The Mi-24 is an interesting helicopter. Due to its strong armour and significant firepower, it has earned the nickname "devil's chariot." This term was first used by the Afghans. Operational Mi-24s, which can travel at over 300 km/h, are currently serving successfully in the armies of Ukraine and Russia.

Ukraine does not want helicopters from Nigeria
However, the Ukrainians reached out to AAL Group, a company specializing in servicing and repairing helicopters and airplanes, to request an audit of the technical condition of the helicopters offered by the Nigerians.

It was revealed that none of the three available helicopters had been operational in the air for almost ten years. All were severely corroded and lacked essential components such as rotors and systems needed for landing, rendering them unusable. As a result, the transaction did not take place.

Nigerian helicopter fleet
About 25 years ago, Nigeria acquired helicopters from the Mi family (Mi-24V and Mi-35P) from Ukraine and Belarus. Currently, some of these machines are in such poor condition that they serve as guard posts at the entrance to the airbase in Port Harcourt.

Nigeria regularly strengthens its air force and expands its helicopter fleet. Two years ago, it placed an order for six Turkish T129 ATAK helicopters, which it has already begun receiving. Additionally, the United States approved the sale of 12 Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to Nigeria. These modern machines are also ordered by NATO countries for their needs. The Nigerian Air Force is also set to be strengthened by Leonardo M-346FA aircraft from Italy, which is planned for both training and light combat roles.

The Nigerian air force is second only to the Egyptian forces in Africa in terms of numbers. Available data indicate that in 2024, the NAF had more than 18,000 personnel, seven heavy combat drones, and 117 aircraft, including 55 helicopters.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/ukraine-rejects-nigeria-s-outdated-mi-24-helicopters/ar-AA1yku3f?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=9ee10d968eb14eb38bd559f5fc3863d2&ei=33

Smiles. At least we have shown our support

Zero maintenance culture!

Zero asset management culture - offload while still marketable!

NAF just lost their chance to sell scraps to Ukraine!

Ukraine noticed that the supposed aircraft needed to be pushed before it can start, that was why they lost interest

Initially I thought it was zelenskey arrogance. But later realized Nigeria wanted to scam Ukraine by selling them condemned scrap metals as plane. This is what we call due diligence on the part of the Ukrainian officials. If Nigeria was in their shoe, our thieving politicians would have paid upfront, collect their cut without due diligence and later we will be going to UK or France court to fight against penalties for contract gone wrong

Banie:
Smiles. At least we have shown our support

with a dead helicopter

Something they should donate to Chubby Micheals to be acting action film with and bring in Forex from allover Africa.

Any person who can successfully sell the idea of managing govt assets and can influence government to provide funds for the maintenance of govt properties in Nigeria will become a billionaire.

This Idea has stayed with me for a long time now but I don't have the withal to pursue such venture.

If you can do this please don't forget me🙏

floss:
Ukraine noticed that the supposed aircraft needed to be pushed before it can start, that was why they lost interest

as some personnel are pushing the copter from behind, two personnel will be on top spinning the rotor blade before it could take off, Ukrainians government kuku Japa because.......

Ukraine try.

Coming from a country that still uses pestle n mortar to remove bean shaft

Ukraine try.

Selling of Copters, Coming from a country like naija that still uses pestle n mortar to remove bean shaft.

Ruke1989:
Initially I thought it was zelenskey arrogance. But later realized Nigeria wanted to scam Ukraine by selling them condemned scrap metals as plane. This is what we call due diligence on the part of the Ukrainian officials. If Nigeria was in their shoe, our thieving politicians would have paid upfront, collect their cut without due diligence and later we will be going to UK or France court to fight against penalties for contract gone wrong

Stupid slave. Shut your rotten, self hating lips.

You think there’s no corruption in Ukraine?

Lemme guess: in your dumb slave head, they are white people so they can’t be corrupt.

Don’t go and study Ukraine’s history of GRAND corruption before typing your slave vomit.

Stupid, useless Nigerian youth drowned in ignorance and inferiority complex.

Natbrowny:
Ukraine try.

Selling of Copters, Coming from a country like naija that still uses pestle n mortar to remove bean shaft.

What a dumb and idiotic thing to type.

Do you even know that miniature mortar and pestle sets in the kitchen are regarded as POSH in western kitchens today?

Indians use mortar and pestle, and are advancing and manufacturing high tech goods.

The level of twisted thinking and self hatred among you Nigerian youths is scandalous.

You need major reorientation.

Banie:
Smiles. At least we have shown our support

it was for sale

This is an opportunity for innovative engineers to bid for maintenance contracts in the military.

Kemetian:
What a dumb and idiotic thing to type.

Do you even know that miniature mortar and pestle sets in the kitchen are regarded as POSH in western kitchens today?

Indians use mortar and pestle, and are advancing and manufacturing high tech goods.

The level of twisted thinking and self hatred among you Nigerian youths is scandalous.

You need major reorientation.

Reorientation? Smh. No further comment.

Ok

The Africa Intelligence portal reported that it recently approached Abuja to consider purchasing Mi-24 helicopters, which date back to the USSR era.

This is what I suspect is the real reason but they had to give damage and that other reason as an excuse. If those funding USA tell them not to buy anything from Russian Federation, Ukraine will not buy it even if it is currently used by Nigeria.

It's like expecting Hamas to trust any Israeli device and vice versa.

Kemetian:
Stupid slave. Shut your rotten, self hating lips.

You think there’s no corruption in Ukraine?

Lemme guess: in your dumb slave head, they are white people so they can’t be corrupt.

Don’t go and study Ukraine’s history of GRAND corruption before typing your slave vomit.

Stupid, useless Nigerian youth drowned in ignorance and inferiority complex.

you need to see a psychiatric consultant for urgent help before you go mad and start roaming naked

Banie:
Smiles. At least we have shown our support

Typical Obidient.

The last helicopters Nigeria spent billions in buying recently were even older and in worse condition than these batch we want to auction

I pity people hoping on 9ja awoa to save them from terrorists

Hahaahhahahahhahaha, Nigeria mumu die, zero maintenance culture

NATO don run out of weapons.

Russia nor be una mate.

Zelensky don buy market infinitesimal....

Just as it should be.

I talk say e go be that helicopter for ph airforce base entrance

Sell it to iron condemned guys

Ruke1989:
Initially I thought it was zelenskey arrogance. But later realized Nigeria wanted to scam Ukraine by selling them condemned scrap metals as plane. This is what we call due diligence on the part of the Ukrainian officials. If Nigeria was in their shoe, our thieving politicians would have paid upfront, collect their cut without due diligence and later we will be going to UK or France court to fight against penalties for contract gone wrong

Also
The chief of air staff would dress in ceremonial uniform travel across the world with his entourage and pose by the scrap metal .
zombies would be hailing him and shouting "death to terrorists"

ruggedtimi:
I talk say e go be that helicopter for ph airforce base entrance

Hahaha
E be like oo

Banie:
Smiles. At least we have shown our support

You didn't read the contents

papyjaypaul:
This is what I suspect is the real reason but they had to give damage and that other reason as an excuse. If those funding USA tell them not to buy anything from Russian Federation, Ukraine will not buy it even if it is currently used by Nigeria.

It's like expecting Hamas to trust any Israeli device and vice versa.

You are wrong. Ukraine was part of that USSR and the Ukrainian military is trained on Soviet weapons. Those helicopters may even have been manufactured in factories based in Ukraine itself.

It's only recently because of this current conflict that Ukraine started accepting weapons donated by western countries. And if you notice Ukrainian personnel have to undergo special training before they can use any of these western weapons.

But when they come across any Russian weapons they automatically know how to use them. Infact they started using most of the weapons they captured from Russian military almost immediately.

Goodlyhrt:
Any person who can successfully sell the idea of managing govt assets and can influence government to provide funds for the maintenance of govt properties in Nigeria will become a billionaire.

This Idea has stayed with me for a long time now but I don't have the withal to pursue such venture.

If you can do this please don't forget me🙏

Similar to Trump-Musk DOGE
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY

How can we develop as a nation if we lack maintenance culture? A good number of the f-15s and f-16s Americans use are over 30 years in service. The f22, the worlds most formidable fighter jet is 20 years in service and the last one was made in 2011. There is a B52 currently in service that three generations of the same family have piloted. That plane first flew in the 1960's. Maintenance culture gives you greater bang for your buck.

Nigerians as a people are just..... dumb. The is nothing we get right.