The Nigerian Air Force is set to induct its newly acquired T-129 ATAK helicopters and King Air 360i aircraft on February 6, 2024 at the NAF Base, Makurdi, Benue State.
The Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Edward Gabkwet, revealed this in a statement.
In the statement on Monday, Gabkwet, an Air Vice Marshal, said the induction ceremony will be performed by the Special Guest of Honour and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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The President will be represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima.
The statement added: “The event no doubt signifies a major boost to Nigeria’s national defence capability under the current dispensation.
“Specifically, the new platforms would enhance NAF’s firepower as it jointly confronts the various security challenges in the country, alongside sister services and other security agencies.”
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