The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar has on Thursday, 6th July 2023 commendable the display of synergy and coordination by NAF aircrew and Nigerian Army troops at the NADCEL 2023 and inspected and ongoing construction of new NAF Base situated at Ajia Community, Ibadan.
Recall that in April 2022, the NAF took possession of a 58-hectare land at Ajia Community in Ibadan donated by the Oyo State Government for the construction of a permanent NAF Base.
Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information in a press statement noted that the air Chief also attended the 2023 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) in Ibadan.
The event, which coincided with the 160th Anniversary of the Nigerian Army (NA) witnessed display of various arsenals in the inventory of the Nigerian Army, parade as well as Nigerian Army Physical Training Corp calisthenics display.
According to him, when completed, the new Base would enhance NAF readiness and responsiveness to security challenges in the State.
The NAF new base is situated near the Ibadan Airport, and is also expected to serve as an alternate airfield to Lagos airfield, thus enabling the NAF to launch seamless and efficient air operations in the Southwest Region of Nigeria.
SpyeTV News reports that at the NADCEL 2023, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and Mi-117 helicopter were also on hand to provide airlift for NA rappelers and paratroopers who exhibited skills, courage and professionalism during the well-attended event.
