The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has re-iterated the commitment of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to the complete neutralization of insurgents in the country.
Amao made the commitment on Monday at Eid-El-Fitr Luncheon with troops of the Air Task Force at the Air Force Base, Yola.
Alao, commended all officers and men of Air Task Force at the Air Force Base, Yola for their hardwork, dedication to duty, loyalty, patriotism and sacrifice in the conduct of operations to defeat the insurgents and bringing about lasting peace to the country
He said these successes recorded are not only a clear indication of the desire of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to build capacities in defence of our endeared country but also a testimony that my vision for the Nigerian Air Force which is ‘‘To enhance and sustain critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives’’ is already yielding positive result
The Air Chief thanked the President Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari for his continuous support to the Armed Forces and the Nigerian Air Force in particular.
He further compliment the host community for the cooperation and provision of credible intelligence needed for operational effectiveness. On our path, we restate our commitment and unalloyed loyalty to the nation.