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CAS HOSTS NAF GRADUATES OF NDC AND EQUIVALENT COURSES

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on 9 August 2017, hosted Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers who recently graduated from the National Defence College (NDC) and other officers who completed equivalent courses. The decision of the CAS to personally host the 28 senior officers stemmed from their generally remarkable performance during their courses. Of the 28 senior officers, 17 Group Captains graduated from the NDC, 3 from the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) while 8 others graduated from equivalent foreign defence colleges.

The performance of the NAF senior officers at the various institutions was an impressive improvement over the previous set of officers, who attended the same courses. In his remarks while hosting the senior officers, the CAS stated how elated he was when he learnt of the outstanding performance of the officers. He added that the NAF Air War College was established, in addition to other measures, in a bid to further enhancing the performance of NAF officers attending defence colleges. He expressed his happiness at seeing that the additional measures taken to improve the performance of NAF officers had started yielding fruits. He then urged the new graduates to work hard with a view to adding value to the NAF.

Group Captain Adebayo Kehinde was the best graduating NAF participant for NDC Course 25 while Group Captain Patrick Obeya won the CAS Award for the Best Research Project on Air Operations. Similarly, Group Captain UC Nwagwu got a B grading at NIPSS while the research papers by Group Captains Ahmed Bakari and Ebimobo Ebiowe won outstanding awards at the Air War College, Alabama, USA and the Royal College of Defence Studies, London respectively.

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PRESS STATEMENT

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE INTENSIFIES CORDON AND SEARCH OPERATIONS FOR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS IN MAIDUGURI

As part of ongoing counter insurgency operations, the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE has been conducting several clearance as well as cordon and search operations in urban and rural areas within the Theatre. The clearance operations effort has been yielding several successes. It has forced the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) to change tactics and resort to employment of suicide bombers to target military locations and the populace. This necessitated the need to intensify Cordon and Search in Maiduguri metropolis and environment.

In the last one week cordon and search operations were conducted in Jiddari –Polo, Muna Garage, Jakana amongst several other areas. On 10th August 2017, Theatre Command received information from one of its credible sources that some high value BHT suspects had infiltrated into Pompomari Bye Pass. It therefore became expedient to take preemptive action by combing the general area through a cordon and search operations. The operation was successfully conducted as over 30 houses were searched. One of such included a property which was said to be occupied by United Nations Staff, although the property did not carry a UN designation. On the whole, operation in the general area was successfully concluded but no arrest was made because the suspects were not found.

The command wishes to assure the general public that these operations are being conducted to safeguard lives and properties but not targeted at any individual or group. The general public is cautioned to avoid peddling rumours which may cause disaffection and to remain law abiding.
You are please requested to disseminate the information to the general public.

KINGSLEY SAMUEL
Lieutenant Colonel
for Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE

#RANDOM.

r Su-30 takes off for a joint air exercise in the central Indian city of Gwalior February 25, 2004. The Su-30 and its variants are popular options for many air forces around the world. Kamal Kishore/Reuters
Blog Post by John Campbell
July 05, 2017
Russia Selling Su-30 Fighters to Nigeria
According to Russian media, the Nigeria is buying twelve Su-30 fighter jets from Russia, two of which have already been delivered. The aircraft has two seats for long-range missions and is known for its high maneuverability. It is is manufactured by the Sukhoi Aviation Company. There has been no public announcement of the cost or how Nigeria will pay for them, but, according to past transactions, the fighter jet can cost upwards of $30 million each. Su-30’s have be seen in sub-Sahara Africa before: according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Uganda and Angola inked deals to purchase the fighters within the last decade. The Su-30 fighters, and their subsequent iterations, remain a mainstay of the Russian air force and have seen considerable action in Syria.
Among other things, the Su-30 fighter is used in air-to-ground operations. Presumably, the Nigerian government is buying them for use against Boko Haram, the Jihadist terrorist group in the north. They might also be used against Niger delta militants operating in the country’s oil patch.
Details are sparse, but from the Sukhoi Aviation Company’s perspective, this appears to be a straight commercial deal. Nigeria has also sought aircraft from the United States, most recently the A-29 Super Tucano, a light, turbo-prop (propeller-driven) aircraft that specializes in air-to-ground operations. However, there has been opposition among some members of Congress and within the human rights community to the sale because of concern about Nigerian military human rights abuses along with questions about the operational appropriateness of such aircraft. (The Trump administration has since
reportedly given the twelve-plane sale the green light, but congressional opposition remains.). With respect to the Su-30 fighters, thereis congressional concern about possible civilian casualties from their use in the fight against Boko Haram. In the past, Nigeria has turned to Russia or China for weapons if its efforts were blocked elsewhere. A lesson for U.S. policy makers from this arms sale might be that there is always a willing seller of arms for a willing buyer—unless the technology is so advanced that only the United States can provide it. That is not the case with the S-30 fighter jet.
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pappydeewhy:
r Su-30 takes off for a joint air exercise in the central Indian city of Gwalior February 25, 2004. The Su-30 and its variants are popular options for many air forces around the world. Kamal Kishore/Reuters
Blog Post by John Campbell
July 05, 2017
Russia Selling Su-30 Fighters to Nigeria
According to Russian media, the Nigeria is buying twelve Su-30 fighter jets from Russia, two of which have already been delivered. The aircraft has two seats for long-range missions and is known for its high maneuverability. It is is manufactured by the Sukhoi Aviation Company. There has been no public announcement of the cost or how Nigeria will pay for them, but, according to past transactions, the fighter jet can cost upwards of $30 million each. Su-30’s have be seen in sub-Sahara Africa before: according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Uganda and Angola inked deals to purchase the fighters within the last decade. The Su-30 fighters, and their subsequent iterations, remain a mainstay of the Russian air force and have seen considerable action in Syria.
Among other things, the Su-30 fighter is used in air-to-ground operations. Presumably, the Nigerian government is buying them for use against Boko Haram, the Jihadist terrorist group in the north. They might also be used against Niger delta militants operating in the country’s oil patch.
Details are sparse, but from the Sukhoi Aviation Company’s perspective, this appears to be a straight commercial deal. Nigeria has also sought aircraft from the United States, most recently the A-29 Super Tucano, a light, turbo-prop (propeller-driven) aircraft that specializes in air-to-ground operations. However, there has been opposition among some members of Congress and within the human rights community to the sale because of concern about Nigerian military human rights abuses along with questions about the operational appropriateness of such aircraft. (The Trump administration has since
reportedly given the twelve-plane sale the green light, but congressional opposition remains.). With respect to the Su-30 fighters, thereis congressional concern about possible civilian casualties from their use in the fight against Boko Haram. In the past, Nigeria has turned to Russia or China for weapons if its efforts were blocked elsewhere. A lesson for U.S. policy makers from this arms sale might be that there is always a willing seller of arms for a willing buyer—unless the technology is so advanced that only the United States can provide it. That is not the case with the S-30 fighter jet.
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John Campbell was a thorn in the flesh of the previous regime.
I would be very, very no extremely careful before I accept this as is .
John Campbell is also very conscious of his name.We will see in the months to come.

LTGEN:
John Campbell was a thorn in the flesh of the previous regime.
I would be very, very no extremely careful before I accept this as is .
John Campbell is also very conscious of his name.We will see in the months to come.

Sorry who is these john Campbell....

pappydeewhy:
r Su-30 takes off for a joint air exercise in the central Indian city of Gwalior February 25, 2004. The Su-30 and its variants are popular options for many air forces around the world. Kamal Kishore/Reuters
Blog Post by John Campbell
July 05, 2017
Russia Selling Su-30 Fighters to Nigeria
According to Russian media, the Nigeria is buying twelve Su-30 fighter jets from Russia, two of which have already been delivered. The aircraft has two seats for long-range missions and is known for its high maneuverability. It is is manufactured by the Sukhoi Aviation Company. There has been no public announcement of the cost or how Nigeria will pay for them, but, according to past transactions, the fighter jet can cost upwards of $30 million each. Su-30’s have be seen in sub-Sahara Africa before: according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Uganda and Angola inked deals to purchase the fighters within the last decade. The Su-30 fighters, and their subsequent iterations, remain a mainstay of the Russian air force and have seen considerable action in Syria.
Among other things, the Su-30 fighter is used in air-to-ground operations. Presumably, the Nigerian government is buying them for use against Boko Haram, the Jihadist terrorist group in the north. They might also be used against Niger delta militants operating in the country’s oil patch.
Details are sparse, but from the Sukhoi Aviation Company’s perspective, this appears to be a straight commercial deal. Nigeria has also sought aircraft from the United States, most recently the A-29 Super Tucano, a light, turbo-prop (propeller-driven) aircraft that specializes in air-to-ground operations. However, there has been opposition among some members of Congress and within the human rights community to the sale because of concern about Nigerian military human rights abuses along with questions about the operational appropriateness of such aircraft. (The Trump administration has since
reportedly given the twelve-plane sale the green light, but congressional opposition remains.). With respect to the Su-30 fighters, thereis congressional concern about possible civilian casualties from their use in the fight against Boko Haram. In the past, Nigeria has turned to Russia or China for weapons if its efforts were blocked elsewhere. A lesson for U.S. policy makers from this arms sale might be that there is always a willing seller of arms for a willing buyer—unless the technology is so advanced that only the United States can provide it. That is not the case with the S-30 fighter jet.
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I think these issue of 12 Su30 are mistaking identity of 12 Mi35p in which has already being delivered.

RE-INVASION OF UNITED NATIONS HOUSE IN MAIDUGURI

1. The Defence Headquarters wishes to clarify the news through some media outlets that troops of Operation LAFIA DOLE invaded United Nations house in Maiduguri, which is not true. It was a cordon and search operation conducted in that general area in line with the re-invigorated effort of the Military on Counter Terrorism operations in the North East as a whole.

2. It is noteworthy that, the house being referred to as United Nations building, is an unmarked accommodation without any sign that it was occupied by United Nations. Notwithstanding, the search operation was conducted peacefully at the premises, when the troops were allowed into it, just like other buildings.

3. Furthermore, the relationship between the Nigerian Military and United Nations has been cordial, aimed at working towards a more secured world in general and Nigeria in particular, which will be sustained. Thus, everything will be done by the Nigerian Military to ensure that United Nations activities and interests are given adequate protection and encouragement.

4. Therefore, the general public is hereby requested to disregard the information that “United Nations building in Maiduguri was raided by troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE”.

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL COMMENDS NAF EFFORTS IN CURBING CORRUPTION

The Transparency International (TI) has lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) towards fighting corruption and eliminating waste to improve service delivery. The commendation was made on 10 August 2017 by the Representative of TI on Defence and Security Programme, Sir Ian Andrews, during a one-day leadership workshop held at the Headquarters NAF Abuja, in collaboration with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre. Sir Andrews also commended the NAF for overhauling its procurement process and adhering to international best practices in procurement procedures. The workshop was aimed at building the capacity of NAF personnel and to further strengthen the NAF’s procurement procedures.

Making reference to global efforts in addressing the challenge of corruption, Sir Andrews commended the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for setting an example of what an institution should do towards stemming the tide of corruption and promoting transparency not only in procurement but in other areas. He praised the NAF’s initiative in introducing mortgage scheme for new recruits and young officers. According to him, the initiative would enable the young personnel to gradually contribute towards owning their individual houses by the time they are exiting the Service. Consequently, this laudable effort would go a long way in enabling NAF personnel to focus on efficient and effective service delivery without being distracted by the worries of house ownership, a major cause of corruption.

In his remarks, the CAS stated that the NAF had initiated many changes in the procurement process within the ambit of the Public Procurement Act 2007 to enhance transparency and integrity in the procurement system. “This led to the establishment of a Directorate of Procurement tasked with the responsibility of coordinating activities in the NAF”, he said. The CAS therefore thanked TI for facilitating the workshop, which he believed would further improve transparency in the procurement process. “For us in the NAF, we are committed to following through on all lessons learnt to ensure the achievement of the goal of a transparent and corruption-free procurement process,” he further said.

Participants at the leadership workshop identified some immediate and remote causes of corruption in the society to include lack of integrity and trust among other factors. The need to build strong institutions as part of measures to prevent corruption was equally noted.

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What If shekau was found alive in there

#Libya- al-Rada (SDF) foil attempt to smuggle ~1,000 9mm magazines hidden in clothes shipment from #Turkey in Mitiga Airport

tdayof:
What If shekau was found alive in there

Mr T, do they want us to believe they do not know the building belongs to the UN?

tdayof:
What If shekau was found alive in there

The @HQNigerianArmy relied on the fake news circulated by this guy on @facebook to lock down the @OCHANigeria building and create tension .

BroZuma:
Mr T, do they want us to believe they do not know the building belongs to the UN?

They obviously knew. DSS obviously made it known to the military but I don't trust those people either UN or whatever.

dss owns the Intel, they should have gone in themselves. However,
Tell me why a UN house has no marking to indicate so?

A #Kuwaiti & #Egyptian pilots on F/A-18D multirole combat jet during "Yarmouk-3" joint air training>

#RANDOM

#COIN
#SF

bidexiii:
The @HQNigerianArmy relied on the fake news circulated by this guy on @facebook to lock down the @OCHANigeria building and create tension .

Another report says DSS intel.

tdayof:
They obviously knew. DSS obviously made it known to the military but I don't trust those people either UN or whatever.

dss owns the Intel, they should have gone in themselves. However,
Tell me why a UN house has no marking to indicate so?

In a fluid front like Maiduguri, you'd expect them to get attacked hence the unmarked buildings and also we've got one bombing in a relatively secure Abuja as their excuse.

BroZuma:
In a fluid front like Maiduguri, you'd expect them to get attacked hence the unmarked buildings and also we've got one bombing in a relatively secure Abuja as their excuse.

As a UN building, military personnel should always know where exactly all humanitarian buildings are and they should always be in a safe area.

Marking or no marking, BHT also has intelligence.

tdayof:
As a UN building, military personnel should always know where exactly all humanitarian buildings are and they should always be in a safe area.

Marking or no marking, BHT also has intelligence.

That's the point of my confusion, no "foreign" entity sets up shop in MDG without DHQ approvals.

#NNSBSC

#TACTICIAN'S
#CTOIN

bidexiii:
#TACTICIAN'S
#CTOIN

Back with the colts.
I remember when I posted this picture and said i didn’t know if they were army, Air Force or navy

bidexiii:
#TACTICIAN'S
#CTOIN

When did we start using that?

jakeporeshenko:
Back with the colts.
I remember when I posted this picture and said i didn’t know if they were army, Air Force or navy

Yeap where u the one who posted the picture ? They are NNSBSC. The picture I posted was taken last month. I think these guys should be in the northeast by now or preparing to be deployed. New set of SF are to be ejected to the north-east theatre since a lot of AFSF where being reliefed of there two years tour.

iblawi:
You didn't mention the Chinese brand too. Skoda is a German car too but I will pick a new Besturn X80 over a new skoda.

Why do I need to border over Benz or BMW if the likelihood of getting spare parts is not guaranteed.

Bros, a living dog is better than a dead lion.

Skoda is manufactured in the Czech Republic and is a subsidiary of Volkswagon. And as such it's design and components are from Volkswagon taking advantage of the R& as well as quality control within the VW group.

You know things have changed immensely over the years we don't use dos but windows. Trade has moved from bricks and mortar to virtual markets. E-bus is on the ascendancy so I can buy OEM party's on line have them delivered to me within 72hrs in Nigeria.

Much cheaper than the tokunbo parts in Owede or the fake fabricated sub standard new parts from dealers in Nigeria.

So I would still rather Have a 5 year old X6, Q7 and or Mbenz ML, GL etc.

So I will rather buy 2nd hand extremely well maintained hardly ever used tried, tested and proven weaponry from Germany at a much lower cost than sub standard New Chinese weaponry.

bidexiii:
Yeap where u the one who posted the picture ? They are NNSBSC. The picture I posted was taken last month. I think these guys should be in the northeast by now or preparing to be deployed. New set of SF are to be ejected to the north-east theatre since a lot of AFSF where being reliefed of there two years tour.

Yes I was the one, if you have time just scroll back a few pages.

Odunayaw maybe this is the new set of SBS guys you have been looking for.

bidexiii:
#TACTICIAN'S
#CTOIN

Is that an M16? What happened to the tavors?

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