The Nigerian Air Force has said residents of Enugu and Emene in particular, would witness an increased movement of troops and military equipment for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Day Celebration 2023.
The Air Force advised residents not to panic but to remain calm and peacefully go about their normal activities.
Air Commodore Chukwuedo Illoh, the Chairman Organizing Committee, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Day Celebration 2023 said this during a press conference in Abuja on Friday that the NAF 59th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled to hold from 4 to 7 May 2023 at the NAF Base, Emene, Enugu State
While soliciting for media support, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Anniversary thanked the the media, for timely and accurate reportage of every event marking the NAF Day 2023 Celebration. "We also use this medium to inform the general public especially the good people of Enugu State not to panic due to the movement of air platforms that would be taking part in the event." He noted.
He said, the Theme of the 59th Anniversary Celebration, is "Doctrinal Imperative for Successful Nigerian Air Force Operations". As you may be aware, the NAF is a highly technical Service with the fundamental mission of 'ensuring the integrity of the airspace by gaining and maintaining control of the air while retaining a credible capacity to fulfil other air power tasks demanded by national defence and security imperatives'.
To this end, this year's Theme is aimed at emphasizing and promoting air mindedness among NAF personnel and ensuring a common frame of reference on the most effective approach to air power employment especially in joint military operations at this critical stage in our Nation's history.
