By Aremu Ibraheem
Member, House of Representatives, representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Vice-chairman House Committee On Airforce, Hon. Abass A. Adigun (Agboworin) received award of excellence from the chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Amao Oladayo during the commissioning roll-out ceremony of C-130 Hercules aircraft (NAF918), held on Wednesday 25 January 2023 at the 631 Aircraft Maintenance Depot, NAF, Ikeja, Lagos.
This was exemplified by the timely completion of the in-country Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) of the NAF C-130 Hercules aircraft to boost its airlift capacity and in partnership with Shaheen Foundation, a reputable maintenance repair organisation certified by Lockheed Martin, the Original Equipment Manufacturer of C-130H aircraft.
This is one of Nigerian Air Force’s immense contributions in combating terrorism, insurgency and other forms of security threats in the country as well as its non-kinetic campaigns in various theatres of operation.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao stated that the roll-out ceremony of the C-130H aircraft resonates with his vision to enhance and sustain NAF critical airpower capabilities required for joint force employment in pursuit of national security imperatives.
He added that the achievement is an indication that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has enormous potential for technical capacity development in- country ventures. He urged NAF personnel to remain loyal and committed as well as ensure safe operations and maintenance of the Service platforms.
Signed
Director Of Communication And Media
31st January, 2023.
