The Nigerian Air Force's (NAF) has supported Air Force Military School (AFMS) and Air Force Girls Military School (AFGMS) students travel, ensuring their safe and convenient transportation to their destinations across Nigeria.
According to Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar approved the support to ensure the safe arrival of its students back home for the holidays with their parents and families to various States across the nation.
The airlift, which was conducted using the C-130 heavy lift aircraft, commenced on 3 August 24.
In total, 582 students of AFMS and AFGMS were safely airlifted from Jos to various parts of the country, including Abuja, Enugu, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Markurdi, Port Harcourt, Lagos and Yola for the long vacation holidays.
Arrangements have also been emplaced to ensure their airlift back to Jos at the end of the holidays.