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PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP A PICTORIAL COMPENDIUM OF EXECUTEDPROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF

AIR MARSHAL

SADIQUE BABA

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INTRODUCTION This Pictorial Compendium of Executed Projects and Activities under the leadership of Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar DFS, is an attempt to place on record some among the inexhaustible list of his exceptional achievements. The compendium captures, pictorially, the giant strides made towards the accomplishment of his vision for the Service, which is to reposition the NAF into a highly professional and disciplined force through capacity building initiatives for effective, efficient and timely employment of air power in response to Nigeria's national security imperatives.

The highlighted areas in the compendium were deliberately selected to reflect the tremendous achievements of the Chief of the Air Staff as encapsulated in the Key Drivers of his vision. Accordingly, the pictures are grouped under the headings, human capacity development; logistics support and equipment serviceability; research and development; acquisition of platforms; enhanced personnel welfare; regimentation; force projection and

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humanitarian efforts. They seek to give an insight to an extraordinary and incredible 4 years of attaining new heights in virtually all aspects of the Nigerian Air Force.

While it was impossible to capture in this book, every single achievement recorded by the 20th Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, the Compendium gives an insight to a new Nigerian Air Force.

These overwhelming achievements would have been impossible without the ardent support of the Federal Government under the presidency of Muhammadu Buhari GCFR. The compendium is therefore a reflection of what a combination of a visionary and supportive Commander-in-Chief and a purposeful Service leadership can produce in a Nation.

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FOREWORD At a time when the country is sadly experiencing the dearth of public ofďŹ cials with integrity and passion for national development, the 20th Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal SB Abubakar DFS comes timely. I have followed the unfolding of monumental development in the Nigerian Air Force with keen interest, during the tenure of Sadique.

The initiative to capture some of his achievements in this Pictorial Compendium is a very welcome development. I am hopeful that this book will raise a lot of issues. It will challenge successive leaderships across the services and even civil organisations. It will also call many to reect on their various levels of stewardship in public service. Above all, it is most gratifying that the Compendium would surely

generate passion for good leadership for our younger generations.

This book will no doubt preserve the indelible record of an exemplary, impeccable and commendable leadership. Our generation and tomorrow's generation will surely remember the extraordinary stewardship of Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, who gave his best for the cause of national development.

I gladly commend the efforts of all those who took their time to compile the pictures. It is such a historic book that should be kept in all organisational libraries for the purpose of inspiring future leaderships towards good stewardship.

GENERAL AG OLONISAKAN GSS CMH psc(+)fwc Chief of Defence Staff

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Posterity will never forgive those men who possessing the exceptional privilege of being able to add value to society have taken refuge in an attitude of passivity, of mute indifference and sometime complicity against the very society they were supposed to protect.

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CONTENTS

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HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

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LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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ACQUISITION OF PLATFORMS

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SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

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REGIMENTATION

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FORCE PROJECTION

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HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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EQUIPMENT SERVICEABILITY

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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NIGERIAN AIR FORCE

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he idea of establishing an air force for Nigeria was first mooted in 1961 following the nation's participation in peacekeeping operations in Congo and Tanganyika (now Tanzania). During these peacekeeping operations, foreign air forces aircraft were employed to airlift the Nigerian Army Regiment to and from the theatres of operation. The Nigerian Government at the time, no doubt, recognised the urgent need to establish an air force, actively supported by modern facilities, to provide a full complement of forces to enhance the Nation's military posture. Early in 1962, the Government agreed, in principle, that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) be established.

The Nigerian Parliament, therefore, approved the establishment of the NAF and recruitment of cadets commenced in June 1962. Consequently, the NAF was officially established by a statutory Act of Parliament in April 1964 to serve four main purposes namely: a.

To achieve a full complement of the military defence system of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, both in the air and on the ground. b.

To ensure a fast versatile mobility of the Armed Forces. c.

To provide close support for the ground-based and seaborne forces in all phases of operations and to ensure the territorial integrity of a united Nigeria. d.

To give the country the deserved prestige that is invaluable in international matters.

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It was in 1962 that the drive for the required manpower for the planned air force started.

Simultaneous with this development, Government was in dialogue with some friendly nations on the possibility of training NAF personnel in various specialist fields.

The first batch of 10 cadets was enlisted in 1962 to undergo training with the Ethiopian Air Force. The second set of 16 cadets was enlisted in February 1963 to undergo training with the Royal Canadian Air Force while 6 cadets were sent to the Indian Air Force. The stage thus became set for the in-country training of NAF personnel. Consequently, several countries were approached but the lot fell on the German Air Force to provide technical assistance for the local training of NAF personnel and this materialised in 1963.

While the NAF was still in its infancy as a fighting force, the laudable plans made by the German Air Force Assistance Group were prematurely put to test barely three years after its establishment. The relatively inexperienced NAF assumed the role of a well-established air force in order to prosecute the Nigerian Civil War in close collaboration with sister Services. At this stage of its existence, the NAF was only equipped with a few aircraft. As the war progressed, some fighter aircraft such as MiG 15 and MiG 17 were acquired to help bring the war to a speedy end.

The Nigerian Civil War came to an end in 1970 and there was the need to re-organize the NAF and upgrade its equipment. In order to strengthen itself, the NAF acquired additional aircraft types of advanced technology between 1981 and 1990. With the acquisition of new weapon platforms, there was a

need to train personnel to man and maintain the new aircraft types. This led to the reorganisation of training in all aspects of NAF specialities.

Following the expansion of the NAF over time and the need to enforce all international laws and conventions relating to space activities within the Nigerian airspace, on 23 August 1994, the Federal Government promulgated Decree 105 (Armed Forces Amendment Decree), which provided additional roles for the NAF. These additional roles include: a.

Enforcing and assisting in coordinating the enforcement of international laws, conventions, practices and customs ascribed and acceded to by Nigeria relating to aerial or space activities within the Nigerian airspace. b.

Coordinating and enforcing all national and international air laws acceded or ascribed to by Nigeria and c.

Delineating, demarcating and coordinating all aerial surveys and security zones of the Nigerian airspace.

HEADQUARTERS NIGERIAN AIR FORCE The Headquarters Nigerian Air Force comprises ten staff branches, which formulate policies. The current ten staff branches are: Policy and Plans, Training and Operations, Aircraft Engineering, Logistics, Communication and Information Systems, Administration, Standards and Evaluation, Air Secretary, Medical Services as well as Accounts and Budget. Each staff Branch is headed by a Branch Chief who is directly responsible to the Chief of the

Air Staff (CAS). The Branch Chiefs are assisted by several directors and staff officers. In addition, the office of the CAS is structured to include the Project Implementation and Monitoring Team.

The Policy and Plans Branch is responsible for the formation, development and implementation of strategic policies and plans in the NAF. The Branch also prepares, in close consultation with other air staff branches and commands, long-term plans and policies to support timely, accurate and efficient employment of air power under the directive of the CAS to meet NAF mission.

The Training and Operations Branch is responsible for policies and directives for the daily operations of the NAF. The Branch is also responsible for all training in aircrew and ground duties. The Aircraft Engineering Branch is responsible for all matters relating to aircraft, armament design and maintenance in the NAF while the Logistics Branch is responsible for formulating policy guidelines and coordinating action on all logistics matters. The Communication and Information Systems Branch is responsible for initiating policies relating to NAF Communications, Radar, Information Technology and Space Technology. It is also responsible for development of a Cyber Strategy for the NAF. The Administration Staff Branch, on the other hand, is the hub around which most personnel and administrative matters in the NAF revolve. It also sees to the running of the NAF in accordance with operational policy guidelines and requirements.

The Standards and Evaluation Staff Branch is charged with the responsibility of ensuring proper maintenance of standards in the NAF and to facilitate full-time research into specific areas of the

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Service need with a view to avoiding waste in both human and material resources. The Air Secretary Branch is responsible for the establishment of guidelines for the recruitment, career management and maintenance of a balanced force structure for the NAF. The Medical Services Branch is responsible for initiating policies regarding NAF Medical Services as well as career planning and progression for all NAF personnel in the medical and allied specialities. Meanwhile, the Accounts and Budget Branch is saddled with the responsibility of all matters relating to finance and account in the NAF.

recently unbundled from the erstwhile Training Command. While the Air Training Command was established for the purpose of implementing policies on local flying and air operations related training programmes of the NAF, the Ground Training Command is responsible for the implementation of local ground training policy and non-technical ground training programmes of the NAF. The Logistics Command is responsible for the supply and maintenance of all NAF operational equipment as well as infrastructural facilities required for the effective accomplishment of NAF assigned tasks.

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The NAF is currently made up of six commands namely: Tactical Air Command with Headquarters in Makurdi, Special Operations Command with Headquarters in Bauchi, Mobility Command with Headquarters in Yenagoa, Air Training Command with Headquarters in Kaduna, Ground Training Command with Headquarters in Enugu and the Logistics Command with Headquarters in Lagos.

The Tactical Air Command was established for the purpose of centralization of command with a view to providing joint operational doctrine for the use of NAF air tactical forces. Similarly, the Special Operations Command is responsible for the conduct of special operations, including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Force Protection, Combat Search and Rescue, for unconventional warfare. The Mobility Command is responsible for performing the air power role of tactical and strategic airlift in support of military operations and government. The Air Training Command and the Ground Training Command were

At present, the NAF has an aggressive airlift capacity that provides speedy airlift support for sister Services, the Federal Government and its agencies both within and outside the Country. The NAF also has a Search and Rescue airlift capability made up of helicopters that are capable of performing large-scale rescue operations over jungles, mountains and high seas. Another area where NAF exploits readily come to mind is in disaster management. Some NAF activities, which qualify as achievements, are discussed hereunder.

DEFENCE OF NIGERIA FROM EXTERNAL AGGRESSION In its 54 years of existence; the NAF has taken part in several operations in the defence of Nigeria's territorial integrity. The NAF participated actively in Operations HARMONY I to IV along Maiduguri/Chad border and Bakassi/Cameroon area and, Operation GABAS in 1987 to flush out

insurgents from Chad. Furthermore, the NAF, in conjunction with the Nigerian Army Air Defence Artillery, provides low-level air defence for airports around the country. The NAF also helps to airlift Nigerian contingents to sporting engagements whenever there are flight problems or need to move at short notice.

Over the years, the NAF has participated in various international peacekeeping operations including the one in Lebanon from 1978 to 1982, the OAU Peacekeeping Operations in Chad in 1983 during which 144 NAF personnel were awarded OAU medals and the UN Military Observer Group (UNIMOG) in Yugoslavia in 1988. Others are ECOMOG Operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone as well as UNISOM Operations in Somalia and Rwanda. Also, in support of Government's foreign policy objectives, the NAF at different times has airlifted relief materials to sister African countries affected by one form of disaster or the other. The NAF, in 2012, also participated in the Africa-led Peace Support Operation in Mali. In January 2017, the NAF deployed its combat platforms and airlifted Nigerian Contingent to Senegal as part of Economic Community of West African States Military Intervention in Gambia (ECOMIG) in an operation codenamed “Operation RESTORE DEMOCRACY”. The objective was to enforce the 1 December 2016 election mandate of President Adama Barrow in The Gambia.

CAPACITY BUILDING The NAF has systematically localised almost all trades training in pursuance of its local training policy. Given the high standards of facilities and

quality of instruction in some NAF schools, the Federal Government directed the NAF to provide significant military aid in terms of training to some sister African countries. To this end, the NAF has in recent years, trained military pilots and aircraft technicians for various African nations. The localisation of training has no doubt saved the nation huge sums of foreign exchange in addition to making the country more self-reliant in its training needs.

AID TO CIVIL POWER/AUTHORITY The NAF has continued to participate actively in various operations nationwide in aid to civil power/authorities. These missions range from internal security assignments to the provision of airlift to government agencies. There are instances where NAF personnel took over immediate control of the airports when aviation workers abandoned work for one labour protest or the other. Working in collaboration with other aviation stakeholders such as the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the NAF helps in monitoring the Nigerian airspace and has continued to play a supportive role in the implementation of government policies on National Airport security programme. Furthermore, the NAF aids civil authority in the provision of liaison and light transport for both military and civilian VIPs, airlift for presidential visits, aerial patrol duties and ceremonial displays. Indeed, the NAF airlifts a significant percentage of electoral materials used in the series of elections usually held in the country. At present, the NAF is involved in a number of Internal Security Operations in different parts of the country namely: Operations SAFE HAVEN, AWATSE, SHARAN DAJI, DELTA

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SAFE, DIRAN MIKIYA and LAFIYA DOLE in the Northeastern part of the country. The NAF also provided the necessary air support to Nigerian Army exercises such as Ex PYTHON DANCE AND CROCODILE SMILE. Additionally, the NAF also collaborates with the National Emergency Management Agency and other Relief Agencies to cater for victims of disaster in Nigeria.

PROVISION OF SERVICES TO HOST COMMUNITIES As currently structured, the NAF has Bases in several states across the country. To cater for the welfare and needs of its personnel, hospitals and schools were established. These facilities are often open to the host communities. Through these facilities, the NAF contributes to human and national development. Furthermore, job opportunities are provided for citizens in the process of rendering some of the ancillary services thereby improving the living standards of the locals.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT As part of efforts to reduce foreign dependence and promote self-reliance, the NAF has Memorandum of Understanding with 22 indigenous academic and research institutions as well as manufacturing companies to develop local capacity to meet its aircraft spares and logistics needs. The NAF in the last 3 years has invested greatly in R&D so as to develop unprecedented capacity to surmount current and emerging security challenges. Millions in foreign exchange have been saved through these various innovations. Some of the R&D breakthroughs include induction of the first NAF

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indigenous operational unmanned aerial vehicle named Tsaigunmi as well as the local production of 30.1mm rockets, heat shield protective cones for Alpha Jet rocket pods and Aviation Power pack. The NAF has also received patent right for the production of the Unmanned Ground Vehicle and hydraulic accumulator diaphragm for the Mi-35 helicopter. The NAF also had breakthroughs in the local repair of Alpha Jet engines as well as the weaponization of L-39ZA trainer aircraft and 3 x Alpha Jet aircraft, whose weapon systems were reconfigured locally to carry not only the Western bloc rocket launchers but also Eastern bloc rocket launchers.

M E E T I N G N I G E R I A ' S M I L I TA R Y OBLIGATIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS In the area of Peace Support Operations (PSOs), the NAF has left an indelible imprint. Nigeria's outing on UN PSOs is perhaps as old as the nation itself.

Indeed, the need to airlift Nigerian troops to these operations was the main factor that resulted in the formation of the NAF. The first Nigerian troops deployed to Lebanon on UN peacekeeping operations from 1978-1982 relied entirely on NAF airlift assets for their sustenance. Also, the deployment and withdrawal of the Nigerian contingent to OAU peacekeeping operations in Chad in 1982/83 were carried out using NAF C130H aircraft. Apart from these major operations, the NAF was involved in peacekeeping efforts in Yugoslavia, Somalia, Rwanda, Kuwait etc. The successes recorded by ECOMOG forces in their peacekeeping and later, peace enforcement efforts in

Liberia and Sierra Leone would have been at a far higher cost, without the critical contributions of NAF air power. NAF C-130s and personnel were involved in airlift missions in International Peace Support Operations in aid of United Nations, African Union and Economic Community of West African States. About 5 years ago, NAF Alpha Jet aircraft were deployed to Niamey, the Niger Republic in the Africa Led Peace Support Mission while the C-130H aircraft carried out dozens of sorties to airlift over Nigerian Army personnel and equipment to and from Bamako.

The deployment of NAF combat, transport and ISR platforms to Dakar, Senegal in 2017 to enforce the ECOWAS mandate in The Gambia further provided the proof of NAF's capability and commitment towards meeting its international obligations. Also, as part of its constitutional obligations, the NAF airlifted relief materials donated by the Federal Government of Nigeria to Freetown, Sierra Leone to alleviate the suffering of victims of the 2017 mudslide.

7Ni aircraft, the Agusta 109 Light Utility Helicopters and the ATR-42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft. In more recent times, the King Air 350 aircraft, Diamond trainer aircraft, CH-3A UCAV, Mi-17-1V, EC-135 and the Dauphin helicopters were added to the NAF aircraft eet.

The latest additions to the NAF aircraft inventory are 4 Mi-35M helicopter, 10 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft and 2 Bell 412 helicopters. In addition to these, the Federal Government has also released funds for the purchase of 12 Super Tucano Aircraft from the Government of the United States of America and an additional Mi-35M from the Russian Federation while 5 attack /utility helicopters are being expected from Italy.

R E A C T I VAT I O N O F O P E R AT I O N A L CAPABILITY With the advent of democracy in May 1999, plans to reverse the downward trend of NAF's fortunes began to be implemented. The government identiďŹ ed the need to have a robust air force and hence, it began to make committed efforts at revitalising the Service.

This entailed revamping ageing platforms and systems as well as inducting new ones. The results of these efforts gradually manifested with the arrival of some of the reactivated aircraft and the delivery of new ones. In 2010, the NAF took delivery of the F-

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CHRONICLE OF THE CHIEFS OF THE AIR STAFF The Nigerian Air Force has had 20 Service Chiefs since inception in April 1964.

Their tenure in chronological order is as follows:

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Colonel G Kahtz 05/05/1963 - 11/11/1965

Colonel W Timming 24/11/1965 - 18/01/1966

Brigadier GT Kurubo 19/01/1966 - 04/08/1967

Colonel SA Alao 05/08/1967 - 15/12/1969

Brigadier EE Ikwe 17/12/1969 - 28/07/1975

Air Vice Marshal JN Yisa-Doko

29/07/1975 - 14/04/1980

Air Vice Marshal AD Bello

Air Marshal IM Alfa

15/04/1980 - 31/12/1983

01/01/1984 - 01/01/1990

Air Marshal NO Yussuff 02/01/1990 - 30/01/1992

Air Mashal Akin Dada 31/01/1992- -16/09/1993

Air Vice Marshal FJ Femi 17/09/1992 - 29/03/1996

Air Marshal NE Eduok

Air Marshal IM Alfa 29/05/1999 - 23/04/2001

Air Marshal JD Wuyep 24/04/2001 - 31/05/2006

Air Marshal Paul Dike 01/06/2006 - 19/08/2008

30/03/1996 - 29/05/1999

Air Marshal OO Petinrin 20/08/2008 - 18/09/2010

Air Marshal MD Umar 19/09/2010 - 03/10/2012

Air Marshal AS Badeh 04/10/2012 - 15/01/2014

Air Marshal AN Amosu 16/01/2014 - 12/07/2015

A IR F O R C E IAN ER NIG DY R EA WILL ING ABLE

AIR MARSHAL

SB ABUBAKAR DFS GSS psc(+) fwc fdc(+) MSc CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF NIGERIAN AIR FORCE

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VISION “To reposition the NAF into a highly professional and disciplined force through capacity building initiatives for effective, efficient and timely employment of air power in response to Nigeria's national security imperatives�.

Air Marshal SB Abubakar DFS GSS psc(+) fwc fdc(+) MSc

KEY DRIVERS Human capacity development through robust and result oriented training for enhanced professional performance.

Robust logistics support and maintenance culture to sustain platforms and equipment serviceability.

Reinforce a culture of self-reliance and prudent management of resources.

Strategic partnerships with MDAs for enhanced research and development.

Promote and inculcate the core values of integrity, excellence and service delivery.

Focus on comradeship, regimentation and inter-Service cooperation.

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HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

One of the key drivers of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal SB Abubakar's vision is Human Capacity Development. The Service under his leadership recorded exceptional achievements in the area of building the relevant human capacity for enhanced operational efďŹ ciency. The NAF between 2015 and 2019 has trained unprecedented number of ofďŹ cers and airmen/airwomen in different categories of air and ground crew. Over 92 pilots have been winged in the last 3 years. This chapter captures some of these achievements in human capacity development. It include pilot training, winging of pilots, winging of engineers, regiment training, training of engineers and technicians, K-9 training, DSSC and recruit training, Information Technology, Administration as well as other trainings.

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Pilot Training: NAF ofďŹ cers during their pilot training course in the USA

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NAF L-39ZA Instructor Pilot and a colleague undergoing Tactical/Combat Training in Czech Republic

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Nigerian Air Force ofďŹ cers during T-6 ab-initio Fighter Pilot Training course in Morocco

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For the first time since the NAF was founded in 1964, the Service has intensified efforts to give women equal needed training in the pilot specialty so as to allow them to reach their potentials and compete with their male counterparts.

Flying Officer Kafayat Sani, undergoing fighter pilot training in the United States of America to become first NAF female fighter pilot

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NAF female officers during their pilot training course at Westline Aviation South Africa

Flying Officer TO Arotile, undergoing helicopter pilot training in South Africa to become the first NAF female helicopter Pilot

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Nigerian Air Force Pilots in a group photograph at Westline Aviation South Africa

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Pilots conversion training at Port Harcourt on EC-135 Helicopter

Student Pilots undergoing training at Royal Jordanian Air Force Facility

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Some NAF Pilots and their Foreign Counterparts on Instructor Pilot Course at Jordan

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NAF Pilots on Mi-35 Helicopter conversion Course at 344th Centre for Training of Army Aviation Personnel, Torzhok in Russia

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NAF Pilots and Technicians on Mi-35 Helicopter Course at 344th Centre for Training of Army Aviation Personnel, Torzhok in Russia HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

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NAF SP undergoing Training at Aviation Training Resource in UK

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NAF SP Undergoing Training at Aviation Training Resource in UK

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NAF Pilots on Instructors Pilot Course in USA

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NAF Pilot on C-130 Course in a group photograph with his Foreign Counterparts in USA

NAF Pilot on C-130 Course in a group photograph with Colleagues in USA

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Alpha Jet Engine Modular Maintenance Training in Canada

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NAF student Pilots undergoing Training at International Aviation College Ilorin

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NAF Super Mushshak Pilots in a group photograph with the Super Mushshak Aircraft at NAF Base Kaduna

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First set of Student Pilots trained using the newly acquired Super Mushshak Aircraft

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LEFT TO RIGHT: FG OFFRS AG HALILU, MO OGUNEWU, AO RAJI, JI EGBEDINA, EH KARATU, M BELLO, AM ALKALI, JO OKPANI, EE AKPAN, OO OKE, TA OSO, AM BELLO, A ABDULAZEEZ, MT ABOLARINWA, JO IWEBI, AA BUHARI, IG ABBAS AND JA EDEM

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F-7NI Conversion course

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Chief of the Air Staff Air Mshl SB Abubakar in a photograph with the L-39ZA pilots after the Winging Ceremony

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Permanent Secretay, MOD, Mrs Nuratiu Batagarawa being assited by CAS, Air Mshl SB Abubakar to decorate new NAF pilots with thier wings

Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete decorating a new NAF pilot with his wing

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The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali presenting Best in Flying Award to Flying OfďŹ cer Kafayat Sani

Some Nigerian Air Force and Liberian Armed Forces Pilots after their Winging at MD Umar Blue Room Hq NAF Abuja

The Liberian Minister of Defence, Major General Daniel Zikahn (retired) decorating one of the pioneer Liberian Military pilots with wing while the CAS looks on

Liberian Pilots after Winging

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The CAS decorating one of the first in-house trained pilots for NAF Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)

Chief Of the Air Staff Air Mshl SB Abubakar Presenting Certificate to one of the Winged Pilots

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Air Marshal Al-Amin Daggash (retired) congratulating one of the newly wingged UAV Pilot in Maiduguri

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The Chief of Air Staff decorating a pilot with his wing shortly after completing his flight training in the United State of America

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Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike winging a new NAF pilot at the MD Umar Blue Room, Headquarters NAF

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CAS winging a new pilot at CAS Conference Room, Headquarters NAF

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CNS Vice Admiral IE Ibas Decorating Newly Graduated NAF Pilots with Wings at Hq NAF

CAS and CNS in a group photograph with newly Winged Pilots and representative of Westline Aviation Academy

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Newly Winged Pilots and representative of Westline Aviation Academy

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Winging of New NAF Pilots at Bauchi

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The Chief of Air Staff decorating a pilot with his wing

Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin winging a female pilot at NAF Base Bauchi

Air Marshal JD Wuyep winging a female pilot at NAF Base Bauchi

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Winging of New Pilots at NAF Base Makurdi by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali

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The Chief of Air Staff, decorating Air Vice Marshal OA Adesanya with the newly introduced Engineering Wings

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The Chief of Air Staff, decorating Air Vice Marshal OJ Osahor with the newly introduced Engineering Wings

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Regiment personnel in training exercises at the newly constructed Commando Village in Bauchi

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Regiment personnel in training exercises

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A demonstration scenery by NAF Special Forces during the Graduation Ceremony

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Regiment Personnel during an Exercise

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NAF Special Forces being trained by the British Military Assistance Training Team

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Graduating Members of the NAF Special Forces in a Demonstration

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NAF Regiment Personnel undergoing Anti-Hijacking Training in China

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NAF Personnel and Counterparts on Counter Terrorism Course in Egypt

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Paratroopers Jumping during the Graduation Ceremony at Kaduna

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Paratroopers Jumping during the 2017 NAF Day Celebration in Kaduna HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

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NAF Personnel on Rigger Training at ATC Kaduna

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NAF Regiment personnel in training exercises at Kaduna

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Regiment personnel in trappeling Exercise

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NAF Regt Personnel Rappelling from Super Puma Helicopter during Ex Steel Dome conducted at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja

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NAF Regiment Personnel Rappelling from Super Puma Helicopter simulating troop insertion Exercise during the 2018 NAF Day Celebration

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NAF Mi-35M Helicopter simulating the provision of air cover during the Rappeling Exercise

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NAF provost personnel receiving K-9 training in Abuja

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NAF K-9 Combat trailer on display during the 2019 NAF Day Celebration

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NAF K-9 and his handler during a Tactical Combat demonstration Exercise

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Dignitaries and participants at graduation ceremony of Air war Course 1/2017 in Makurdi.

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Participants of the Air War Course 2/2017 during their graduation ceremony in Makurdi

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Graduation ceremony of Nigerian Air Force War College Course 3/2018 in Makurdi.

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The CDS, CAS and other dignitaries in a group photograph with participants during The AFWC Cse 4/2018 Graduation Ceremony at Makurdi

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The NAF under the leadership of Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar has trained and passed out several ofďŹ cers for enhanced manpower disposition of the Service.

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EFCC OPERATIVES ON FILE PASS

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Passing out parade of Basic Military Training Course 37/2017 at MTC Kaduna

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Passing Out Parade of BMTC 38/2017 Recruits

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BMTC 39/2018 Recruits Passing Out Parade

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NAF DSSC 25 POP at NAF Base Kaduna

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NAF DSSC 26 POP at NAF Base Kaduna

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NAF DSSC 27/2017 Passing out parade at MTC Kaduna

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Chief of the Air Staff Air Mshl SB Abubakar during the Commissioning Ceremony of 65 Regular Course at Kaduna HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

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Some NAF Offrs and Allied Students Undergoing Leadership Course in USA

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NAF personnel undergoing Air TrafďŹ c Control Course in the USA

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NAF Personnel During a Training Session on Alpha Jet Engine at 407 ACTG Kainji

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NAF Personnel Undergoing Training on Camera Software Settings

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Graduation Ceremonyof NAF Pipe Band Course 1/2018

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NAF Pipe Band ushering in the President during the Nigerian Air Force 55 Anniversary Celebration

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Picture Showing Participants Engaged In Tactical Aeromedical Evacuation Exercise

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LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT SERVICEABILITY This section presents selected achievements of the incumbent administration in the area of Logistics Support and Equipment Serviceability. These include, aircraft reactivation, weaponization of aircraft, installation of liquid oxygen plant, reactivation of machine tools workshop, upgrade of bulk fuel installations as well as construction and renovation of airfields, helipads, aprons and hangars. Others are establishment of Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited (NAFIL) tailoring workshop and procurement of Honker and Marauder troop carrier vehicles. “Robust logistics support and maintenance culture to sustain platforms and equipment serviceability” is one of the key drivers of the CAS’ vision. The actions taken to achieve this has seen a rise in the serviceability rate of operable aircraft from about 33% in 2015 to between 78% and 82% as at March 2019.

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Reactivation of Beechcraft King Air 350i (NAF/203)

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Reactivation of Falcon 900 Aircraft (NAF/961) LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT SERVICEABILITY

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Reactivation of Mi-17 Helicopter (NAF/558)

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Reactivation of 2 x L-39ZA Aircraft (NAF 352 and NAF 354)

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Reactivation of ATR-42 MPA ISR Aircraft (NAF/931)

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Reactivation of Mi-24V Helicopter (NAF/538) LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT SERVICEABILITY

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Weaponization of EC-135 Helicopter LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT SERVICEABILITY

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Weaponization of Bell 412 Helicopter

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Weaponization of L-39ZA

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Weaponization of Alpha Jet

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Weaponization of Mi-17

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Weaponization of Agusta 109 LUH

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NAF Liquid Oxygen Plant Yola

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2.7km resurfaced and extended Runway at 401 FTS Kaduna

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Aircraft Hangars at 105 CG Maiduguri

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Constructed Helipad at 171 NAF DET Monguno

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The CAS Air Mshl SB Abubakar inspecting the machines at NAFIL Tailoring Workshop

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NAFIL Tailoring Workshop at NAF Base Kaduna

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Nigerian Air Force Printing Department in Lagos

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Some of the products of Nigerian Air Force Drug Manufacturing Unit in Lagos

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Resuscitated NAF Machine Tools Workshop at 131 Engineering Group Makurdi

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UPGRADED BULK FUEL INSTALLATION

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Upgraded Bulk Fuel Installation at NAF Base Makurdi

Upgraded Fuel Dump at 103 STG Yola

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Newly acquired Marauder Armoured Personnel Carriers

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Newly procured Honker vehicles

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Under the leadership of the 20th CAS, the NAF has recorded unprecedented successes in the areas of Research and Development (R&D). Some of these R&D efforts were embarked upon at Unit or Service levels, while others were executed in collaboration with credible partners including Universities, Research Institutes and local industries. This has resulted into a number of R&D breakthroughs. These include the production of an indigenous operational UAV as well as the development of test benches and fabrication of a range of aircraft spares and other equipment.

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Tsaigumi UAV about taking off for a mission

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President Muhammadu Buhari receiving brief on the capabilities of the newly inducted Tsaigumi UAV

TSAIGUMI is the enhanced v e r s i o n o f G u l m a U AV produced locally by the Nigerian Air Force through research and development efforts.

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In line with one of the key drivers of the Chief of the Air Staff which is maintenance and platforms serviceability, the Service during the period between 2015 and 2019 has placed high premium on the serviceability of platforms.

Through Research and Development efforts in partnership with some credible institutions, the service has been able to record several breakthroughs in the area of local production of aircraft spares and this has greatly enhanced the capacity of the NAF towards becoming self -reliant.

Brake pads and rivets for Alpha Jet aircraft

Seals produced locally by the NAF through R&D efforts

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Hydraulic accumulator diaphragms for MI 35P helicopters

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Missile heat shields locally produced by NAF through research and development efforts

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Locally produced Rocket pod

Rocket luncher circuit test box

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Locally made Hexacopter

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Locally produced anti-skid test bench for Alpa Jet Aircraft

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NAF personnel using a locally fabricated hydraulic jack on a C130 H aircraft

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NAF F-7Ni Fighter Aircraft batteries reďŹ lled with locally produced electrolyte

Locally fabricated Alpha Jet Tow Bar

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Locally produced 30.1mm ground to air vehicle mounted rail rocket launcher

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NAF Day 2019 R&D Exhibition at Abuja

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Air Force Institute of Technology locally made Hexacopter and Desert Warrior on display at the 2019 R&D Exhibition

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ACQUISITION OF PLATFORMS

Between 2015 and 2019, the Nigerian Air Force eets recorded unprecedented growth. A total of 16 brand new aircraft were procured and inducted. These include 10 Super Mushshak aircraft acquired from Pakistan; 3 Mi-35M helicopter gunships (one more is being expected to be delivered this year) and 2 Bell 412 helicopters. Also, the delivery of 12 Super Tucano aircraft from USA is expected in 2020, while another 5 attack/utility helicopters have also been ordered from Italy. Some of the newly acquired and inducted platforms will be pictorially highlighted here.

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One of the newly acquired Mi-35M helicopters being delivered ACQUISITION OF PLATFORMS 213

Newly acquired Mi-35M helicopters

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Delivery of newly acquired Super Mushshak Aircraft

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Newly acquired Alpha Jet Aircraft

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Bell 412 Helicopter ACQUISITION OF PLATFORMS 221

Newly Acquired Agusta Westland A109 Power

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SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Gymnasia and other sporting facilities for personnel and families at the Nigerian Air Force Base Kaduna

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Equipped gymnasium at 305 SMG Calabar

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Equipped gymnasium at NAF Base Makurdi SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

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Sports complex at 105 CG Maiduguri

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Gymnasium and facilities

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Equipment at NAF Gymnasium in Maiduguri

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Sports complex at 105 CG Maiduguri

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Facilities at the Multi Purpose Fitness Centre Yenagoa SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

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Equipment at Gymnasium in NAF Base Yola

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Equipment at Gymnasium in NAF Base Yola

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Renovated and equipped gymnasium at 105 SOG Port Harcourt

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Renovated Sports Complex at NAF Base Makurdi

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REGIMENTAL FUNCTIONS To ensure increased regimentation among personnel, the incumbent leadership revived several key regimentation functions. This section contains some pictures of Regimental Dinner Nights, electronic shooting range, sports competitions and route march exercise.

Regimental Dinner Night

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Route Martch Excercise in Abuja REGIMENTATION

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Cross section of contingent at 2018 Nigerian Air Force Combat Sports Competition in Akwa Ibom

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NAF Special Forces personnel test ďŹ ring at the NAF electronic shooting range in Bauchi

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Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi State and the CAS at the Electronic Range

Electronic Shooting Range at RTC Kaduna

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The CAS at the new shooting range in Bauchi

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New shooting range in Bauchi REGIMENTATION

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FORCE PROJECTION

The Nigerian Air Force, under this administration has been able to effectively project air power beyond the shores of Nigeria as it was able to deploy platforms and other logistics to The Gambia in 2017.

This followed a directive by President Muhammadu Buhari that the Nigerian military should help restore democracy in that country. The timely intervention of the Service was helpful in bringing the looming crisis to an end. In addition, the NAF has also projected air power in support of international humanitarian relief efforts in Africa.

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Cross section of regiment personnel deployed for the operation

NAF Alpha Jet Aircraft refueling at an airďŹ eld in Senegal FORCE PROJECTION 257

NAF Contingent while boarding the C130 deployed for the operation in The Gambia

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C-130 Crew deployed for operation

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Airlift of relief materials to mudslide victims in Sierra Leone by the NAF FORCE PROJECTION 261

Airlift of Federal Ministry of Health relief materials by the Nigerian Air Force C130-H to Yaounde Cameroun in the wake of a ood disaster in the Country

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Airlift of relief materials with Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 MPA to ood victims in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe

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HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

In its bid to win the hearts and minds of the populace, the NAF, under the leadership of Air Marshal SB Abubakar, initiated different humanitarian intervention programmes for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Two Level 2 ďŹ eld hospitals were constructed and equipped to care for IDPs, one each in Dalori and Bama. The NAF also held several medical outreaches in different zones in Nigeria and initiated a school feeding program for IDPs in Dalori and Bama to help combat the scourge of malnutrition. Some of these will be pictorially showcased in this chapter.

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NAF Medical team providing medical care to flood victims at Zungeru Niger State during a medical outreach HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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Cross section of patients at the NAF medical outreach in Zungeru

NAF Medics attending to one of the patients during the medical outreach in Zungeru

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NAF Emergency Hospital Bama HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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NAF Medical outreach at Gembu and Nguroje community Taraba State

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NAF Medical Team providing support to an IDP evacuated from Rann Field Hospital for further treatment at a tertiary medical facility

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NAF Medical Outreach at Rann IDP Camp HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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NAF medical personnel conducting surgery on an IDP during a medical outreach at 105 CG Medical Centre Maiduguri

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NAF medical outreach in Port Harcourt

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NAF medical outreach in Port Harcourt

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NAF medical outreach for IDPs in Dalori, Maiduguri HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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Emir of Katagun and AOC SOC Administering Deworming Medication to Children at the NAF Medical Outreach

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A cross section of Azare Community at NAF Medical Outreach waiting to be seen by Medical Team

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NAF Medical Team attending to IDPs During Medical Outreach in Gwoza IDP Camp

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Air Cdre HU Onyechi (DHS) Distributing Treated Mosquito Nets to IDPs during The NAF Medical Outreach in Gwoza HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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Rep of AOC ATC Administering Deworming Medication to a Child at the NAF Medical Outreach

A cross section of Gabon Community at NAF Medical Outreach

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Gabon Community Leader administering Deworming Medication to a Child at the NAF Medical Outreach in Enugu HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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NAF Medical Outreach in Agatu Benue State

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NAF Medical Outreach in Agatu Benue State

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NAF Medical Personnel Conducting an Eye Surgery on an IDP at 105 CG Medical Centre Maiduguri

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NAF Ophthalmic Nurse Examining the eyes of IDPs at NAF Med Cen 105 CG Maiduguri

Naf Medical Personnel assisting a Patient after an Eye Surgery

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Cross section of patients after eye surgery by NAF Ophthalmic Team

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Med Outreach in Bakassi

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Medical Record Personnel Collecting Vital Data from participants during the Medical Outreach to Communities within Kainji

The Emir of Borgu Kingdom HRH (barr) Mohammed Sani Haliru Dantoto, Kitoro The 4th Flaging off the Medical Outreach to Communities Within Kainji

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NAF daily feeding programme for school children at Dalori IDP Camp

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NAF airlifts sick IDPs from remote communities to its medical facility in Maiduguri for further treatment

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Nigeria Air Force Celebration 2018 - Medical Outreach Programme Conducted at NAF Base Kaduna

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NAF Medical Outreach conducted in Basa Community -Abuja

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NAF Medical Outreach Programme Lagos

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Members of the African Partnership Flight Conference at NAF Medical Outreach Programme in Lagos HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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Relief materials donated by NAFOWA National President, Hajiya Hafsat Abubakar to IDPs in Bama

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A cross section of IDPs after receiving some relief materials from the NAFOWA National President, Hajiya Hafsat Abubakar

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A crying little boy at Dalori IDP Camp being consoled with a special nutritional pack

by NAFOWA during an intervention visit to the IDPs in Bama

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NAFOWA Medical Outreach Programme conducted at Nomadic Primary School KaďŹ n-ganye Kirama, Igabi LGA of Kaduna

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NAFOWA Medical Outreach Programme conducted at Nomadic Primary School KaďŹ n-ganye Kirama, Igabi LGA of Kaduna HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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NAFOWA presenting some relief materials to IDPs in Abuja

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NAFOWA National President Hajiya Hafsat Abubakar and some members of the association in a group photograph with some orphans after donating items to their home in Makurdi

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NAFOWA President Hajiya Hafsat Abubakar cheering up one of the orphans during her visit to an orphanage home in Makurdi

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NAFOWA National President provides Assistance to the VVF Patients

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NAFOWA National President provides Assistance to the VVF Patients

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Before A 5 year old malnourished girl admitted and treated at 261 NAF Reference Hospital Bauchi

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Airlift of 4,000 cartons of indomie noodles for IDPs in Borno State.

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The CAS, Air Marshal SB Abubakar, agging-off the farming season for the Base Youth Empowerment Through Agriculture (BYETA) programme in Makurdi

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Air Vice Marshal IO Amao flagging-off firming season for Base Youth Empowerment Through Agriculture programme in 115 SOG Port Harcourt HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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BYETA: NAFOWA National President flagging-off farming season in Benin

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AVM AA Iya (retired) inspecting some of the day-old-chics during the flag-off ceremony of the Base Youth Empowerment Through Agriculture programme in Makurdi

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Base Youths Empowerment Through Agriculture Programme at NAF Base Ilorin

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Base Youths Empowerment Through Agriculture Programme at Kaduna

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Base Youths Empowerment Through Agriculture Programme at Kaduna HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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NAFOWA Vocational and Skills Acquisition Training Programme: The Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives’ Association between 2015 and 2019 has initiated various skills acquisition programmes for dependants of service personnel.

Over 1,000 families have benefitted from these programmes.

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Start Up Packs for beneďŹ ciaries of the NAFOWA Skill Acquisition Programme in Kainji

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Start Up Packs for beneďŹ ciaries of the NAFOWA Skill Acquisition Programme in Bauchi

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Presentation of Start Up Packs to beneďŹ ciaries of the NAFOWA Skill Acquisition Programme in Bauchi HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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Cross section of perticipants of the NAFOWA Skills Acquisition and Vocational Training Programme at Benin

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The Wife of the Executive Governor of Edo State Mrs Betsy Obasaki and NAFOWA National President Hajiya Hafsat Abubakar presenting a Starter Pack to a beneďŹ ciary HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

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The NAFOWA National President Hajiya Hafsat Abubakar showing the Wife of the Executive Governor of Lagos State some finished products at NAFOWA Skills Acquisition Graduation Ceremony in Lagos

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Chief of the Air Staff Air Mshl SB Abubakar admiring some of the finished products at the NAFOWA Skills Acquisition Graduation Ceremony in Lagos

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ONGOING PROJECTS While numerous projects were initiated, successfully executed and commissioned between 2015 - April 2019 under the leadership of incumbent Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal SB Abubakar, many more are on-going across several NAF units within the country.

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT NAF BASE BAUCHI

Construction of One Unit of 10 x One Bedroom SOQ and 2 Blocks of 10 x One Bedroom Recruits Transit Accn at NAF Base Bauchi ONGOING PROJECTS

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Construction of HOD Warehouse at NAF Base Bauchi by HQ SOC

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Additional Block Work on Existing Perimeter Fence (Phase 1) ONGOING PROJECTS

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Additional Block Work on Existing Perimeter Fence (Phase 1)

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Additional Block Work on Existing Perimeter Fence (Phase 2) ONGOING PROJECTS

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Construction of Swimming Pool for Regiment Personnel

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Construction of a Block of 6x2 Bedroom SNCO Accn at NAF Base Bauchi

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Construction of 3 Blocks of 2x3 Bedroom Semi Detached Bungalow for SNCO at NAF Base Bauchi

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Renovation of Protestant Church at NAF Base Bauchi

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT FOB BIRNIN GWARI

271 NAF DET Birnin Gwari Helipad and Fuel Dump

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271 NAF DET Birnin Gwari Perimeter Fence

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT NAF BASE KADUNA

Ongoing Construction of Gate Arc and Gate House at HQ ATC Kaduna

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Ongoing Renovation of 2 Blocks of 30 x 2 Bedroom SNCOs’ Accommodation at NAF Base Kaduna Through Direct Labour

by NAFWC under the 2018 Capital Appropriation

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Ongoing Renovation of 3 Blocks of Offrs Transit Accommodation at NAF Base Kaduna

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Renovation of SOQ at NAF Base Kaduna by HQ ATC

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Construction of Swimming Pool at NAF Base Kaduna

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Ongoing Construction of Dinning Hall for RTC at NAF Base Kaduna

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Ongoing Construction of 2 Classroom Blocks for RTC at NAF Base Kaduna

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Construction of 3 Blocks of 10 x One Bedroom Airmen Studio Accn at NAF Base Kaduna

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Ongoing Construction of 4 Units of MOQ at NAF Base Kaduna

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Construction of 3 Blocks of 10 x One Bedroom Airmen Studio Accn at MTC, NAF Base Kaduna

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Ongoing Construction of a Block of 10 x One SOQ at NAF Base Kaduna ONGOING PROJECTS

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Ongoing Construction of 2 Blocks of 10 x One SOQ at NAF Base Kaduna

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT NAF BASE GUSAU

Construction of 2 Blocks of 10x One Bedroom SOQ at NAF Base Gusau ONGOING PROJECTS

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Construction of Additional 3 Courses of Block Wall on the Perimeter Fence at NAF Base Gusau

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Construction of Additional 3 Courses of Block Wall on the Perimeter Fence at NAF Base Gusau

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT NAF BASE LAGOS

Repair of Structural Defects of Dilapidated Airmen Accn at SEAFB Ikeja

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Repair of Structural Defects of Dilapidated Airmen Accn at SEAFB Ikeja

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Construction of 24 x One Studio Accn at VI Lagos

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Demarcation/Fencing of Mammy Market and Abattoir at NAF Base Shaha

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Demarcation/Fencing of Mammy Market and Abattoir at NAF Base Shaha

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT NAF BASE SOKOTO

Ongoing Construction of 3 Blocks of 10 x One Bedroom Airmen Studio Accn at NAF Base Sokoto.

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Renovation of 119 Composite Group OfďŹ ce Complex Sokoto

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT 407 ACTG KAINJI

Asphalt Laying at 407 ACTG Kanji

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT AF BASE KAINJI

Construction of Observation Post at NAF Base Kainji

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Construction of Mini Armoury and Fence at NAF Base Kainji

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Construction of Catholic Church at NAF Base Kainji

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Construction of Mosque and Ablution Bay at NAF Base Kainji ONGOING PROJECTS

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Construction of Mosque and Ablution Bay at NAF Base Kainji

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Construction of Integrated Septic Tank Soakaway at NAF Base Kainji

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Construction of Technician Crew Room at NAF Base Kainji

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Renovation of OfямБcers Mess at NAF Base Kainji

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Renovation of 3 Blocks of AETSL 3 Bedroom Accn

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Renovation of Swimming Pool Facilities at NAF Base Kainji

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Renovation of CAS Guest House at NAF Base Kainji

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Renovation of CAS Guest House Perimeter Fence at NAF Base Kainji

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT NAF BASE DAURA

Construction of Gymnasium at NAF Base Daura

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Construction of Gymnasium at NAF Base Daura

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Construction of Catholic Church at NAF Base Daura

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Construction of Protestant at NAF Base Daura

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Construction of OfďŹ cers Mess at NAF Base Daura

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Construction of 18 x One Bedroom NCOs Accn at NAF Base Daura

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Construction of 10 x One Bedroom SOQ at NAF Base Daura

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Construction of Catholic Church at NAF Base Makurdi

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Renovation of 2 Blocks of 12 x One Bedroom NCO Accn at Makurdi

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Renovation of 2 Blocks of 12 x One Bedroom NCO Accn at NAF Base Makurdi

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Renovation of 2 Blocks of 6 x 2 Bedroom SNCO Accn at NAF Base Makurdi

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT NAF BASE KANO

Construction of 2 Blocks of 10 x One Bedroom Studio Accn at Kano Hospital Kano ONGOING PROJECTS

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Construction of 2 Blocks of 10 x One Bedroom Studio Accn at Kano Hospital Kano

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT NAF BASE MAIDUGURI

Construction of 2 Blocks of 6 x 2 Bedroom SOQ at NAF Base Maiduguri

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Construction of Mosque at NAF Base Maiduguri

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Construction of a Block of 30 X One Bedroom Recruits Transit Accn at NAF Base Maiduguri

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Construction of a Block of 30 X One Bedroom Recruits Transit Accn at NAF Base Maiduguri

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Construction of a Block of 10 x One Bedroom SOQ at NAF Base Maiduguri

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Construction of a Block of 10 x One Bedroom SOQ at NAF Base Maiduguri

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Construction of Armoury, Ammo Dump at Maiduguri

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Construction of Gymnasium at NAF Base Katsina

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Construction of Mosque and Ablution Bay at NAF Base Katsina

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Construction of a 6 x 2 Bedroom SNCO Accn at 213 FOB Katsina

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Construction of 12 x One Bedroom SOQ at 213 FOB Katsina

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ONGOING PROJECTS AT 213 FOB KATSINA

Construction of Gymnasium at NAF Base Katsina

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Construction of Mosque and Ablution Bay at NAF Base Katsina

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Construction of a 6 x 2 Bedroom SNCO Accn at 213 FOB Katsina

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Construction of 12 x One Bedroom SOQ at 213 FOB Katsina

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ONGOING PROJECT AT NAF BASE ABUJA

Construction of 2 Blocks of 10 x One Bedroom SOQ at NAF Base Abuja

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Construction of a Blocks of 30 x One Bedroom Airmen Transit Accn at NAF Base Abuja

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Construction of a Blocks of 18 x One Bedroom Accn for NCO at NAF Base Abuja

412

Construction of Block Wall Perimeter Fence at NAF Base Asokoro ONGOING PROJECTS

413

Construction of HQ NAF Archive

414

Ongoing Construction of 307 EAG Headquarters

ONGOING PROJECTS

415

Ongoing Construction of Epoxy Floor Finish for Hanger at 307 EAG Hangar, Abuja

416

ONGOING PROJECT AT 307 EAG MINNA

Construction of 307 EAG OfямБce Building at Minna

ONGOING PROJECTS

417

“

In the race to add value to our society and secure our communities there is NO FINISHING LINE

“

Air Marshal SB

418

Abubakar

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