President Muhammadu Buhari has decorated the Commander of the Presidential Air Fleet, Abubakar Abdullahi, with his new rank of Air Vice Marshal in the Nigerian Air Force.
Buhari was supported by Abdullahi’s spouse, A’isha Abdullahi, and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall Isiaka Amao.
The decoration took place at the State House, Abuja on Friday.
Speaking at the event, President Buhari noted that the improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the nation’s Armed Forces remained a key priority to his administration.
He congratulated Abdullahi and his spouse on the attainment of the new rank and urged him not to relent on his performance, on account of which he got the promotion.
Also present to witness the decoration were the National Security Adviser, retired Major General Babagana Monguno, as well as his parents, Alhaji Abdullahi Yaro, Hajiya Hafsat Abdullahi and Hajia Aisha Beita.