By Joy Odor
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Hasan Abubakar joined other dignitaries and well-wishers at Ibadan to commemorate the 2023 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) with the While inspection of ongoing projects at the new NAF Base situated at Ajia Community, Ibadan.
The ongoing projects was NAF possession of 58-hectare land at Ajia Community in Ibadan donated by the Oyo State Government for the construction of a permanent NAF Base in April 2022.
It is hoped that when completed, the new Base would enhance NAF readiness and responsiveness to security challenges in the State.
The event, according to the Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday 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 NA Physical Training Corp calisthenics display.
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.
Indeed, it was a commendable display of synergy and coordination by NAF aircrew and NA troops.
Situated near the Ibadan Airport, the new Base 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.
