By Olayemi Esan
The Nigeria Military has received its most anticipated A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.
The aircraft were handed over to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, on Thursday.
NAF Spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet on Thursday made this disclosure in a statement in Abuja that the aircraft arrived Kano, today 22 July 2021 at about 12.34pm.
Among those who received the aircraft included the Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd), Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao.
Honourable Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Magashi unveils the Nigerian flag on one of the Super Tucano aircraft
Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) inspects the Super Tucano aircraft
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| Honourable Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) flanked by Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya (Left) and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, with a Super Tucano aircraft at the background. |


