Bauchi Gov Pledges to Connect NAF Base to National Grid
Segun Awofadeji
The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has pledged to connect the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Bauchi Base to National Grid as part of his support to the force.
Mohammed made the pledge yesterday at the ground breaking ceremony for the construction and equipping of aircraft maintenance hangar at 231 Helicopter Overhaul Depot Nigeria Air Force Base, Bauchi.
He said that the construction of the hanger would support various operations in the entire North and enhance internal security operations in Bauchi in particular.
According to him, ‘the success and performance of NAF is determined by how well its aircraft is maintained and sheltered, therefore it is indeed a good opportunity to be part of this epoch making event.”
He recalled that the NAF is involved in numerous operations to restore security across the country with commendable results.
“Let me use this platform to celebrate our own brother, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar. Bauchi State is proud to produce and present to the nation this combat flying officer of repute. His tenure is changing the face of the Nigerian Air Force,” he said.
The governor applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his support to security agencies in the ongoing operations against Boko Haram, banditry and other criminality in the country by equipping them with military equipments.