Osinbajo Unveils 5 Super Mushshak aircraft acquired from Pakistan
- Commends NAF on their efforts
- Reassures Nigerians on the administration's commitment to national security
The Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday in Kaduna unveiled 5 Super Mushshak aircraft which were recently acquired from Pakistan.
Osinbajo urged the Nigerian Air Force to put the aircraft to good use in ensuring national security. He further acknowledged and commended their efforts so far.
He said "It is now your responsibility to make good use of the aircraft as we await the delivery of the last batch by the end of the year".
"I have no doubt that the acquisition of the Super Mushshak aircraft would add impetus to the training efforts of 401 FTS" he added.
He lauded the achievements and transformations taking place in the
military, linking the feat to "focused and visionary leadership."
"It is heart-warming to see the Nigerian Air Force striving to meet the nation's security needs through the sacrifices, dedication of the officers, airmen and airwomen,'' he added.
Earlier, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, said the NAF has attained 70 per cent aircraft serviceability as against 30 per cent two years ago.
He said that the training of several combat pilots and other capacity building initiatives had raised the morale of air personnel and their efficiency. "We now have the capability to embark on and sustain major operations simultaneously within and beyond our national boundaries,'' he said.
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