These photos of the Nigerian Airforce in the North East will make you proud

– The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) is contributing its own quota to the fight against insurgency in the North East zone

– The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, has been a role model for the Airforce personnel in the frontline

– The CAS visited the two states recently after a similar visit in December 2015

– NAF personnel used the visit to show some of their assets, arms, ammunition and contributions to bringing lasting peace to the region

The personnel of the Nigerian Airforce in Borno and Adamawa states were in high spirits as the CAS visited them during the Easter celebrations.

CAS, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar addressing the press during his visit

Addressing officers and men of the NAF participating in the counter insurgency operation against the Boko Haram Terrorists, the CAS said: ”those who deserve standing ovation, and our sincere appreciation as a nation, are those living in trenches at this time of Easter, those who have sacrificed their comfort that we may have peace and stability in the North East.” 

Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar greets the NAF personnel

He stated that the entire nation is grateful to the men and women of the Armed Forces for their selfless sacrifices and commitment to the course of the nation.

See some of the photos below:

Guerillas and Commandos in the NAF

NAF fighter jets parked on the tarmac

Some of the fighter jets on display

Soldier shows off his ammunition to Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar

The CAS commission a new block of officers’ accommodation

An eye clinic commissioned by the CAS at NAF Base, Yola.

NAF medical personnel giving medical aid to an elderly woman inside its modern ambulance

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