EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to seek cooperation and partnership with technology-driven institutions, industries, and individuals.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo represented President Buhari at the ceremonial parade and aerial display held on Saturday to commemorate the 59th anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), where he gave the task.
President Buhari encouraged the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to work closely with technological-innovative institutions, industries, and individuals to develop its platforms for addressing current and emerging security challenges, thereby increasing its local capacity building.
“However, I have had a discussion with the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, and he told me that collaborations with our universities and research institutions are already ongoing, and I urge us to expand on it.
“There is a great amount of potential waiting to be unleashed from this collaboration and partnership.
This administration has committed substantial national resources to enhance the overall capabilities of the Armed Forces especially the NAF”, he stated.
The president also inducted some new platforms of NAF, which included: DA-62 (Special Mission Aircraft) and Wing Loong II (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle).
The event was attended by Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor; the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, and representative of the Chief of Navy Staff.
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