CAS Completes Inspection Tour Of Its Facilities In South-West Nigeria

A four-day operational tour of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) units in the South-West has been concluded.

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, during the tour, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and personnel welfare.

The tour which began on the 12th and ended on the 15th December 2024, witnessed the inspection of key facilities at various units, including 055 NAF Camp Victoria Island, 631 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (ACMD) and 643 Equipment Supply Depot (ESD) in Ikeja as well as the 653 NAF Station and 663 NAF Mother & Child Hospital in Badagry, Lagos State.

While in Lagos, he also commissioned the NAF Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) Multipurpose Hall at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, a welfare initiative spearheaded by NAFOWA National President, Architect (Dr) Mrs Rakiya Abubakar.

The CAS also proceeded to the Air Force Comprehensive Secondary School in Igbara-Oke, Ondo State; NAF Institute of Safety, Ipetu Ijesha; and the Air Force Research and Development Institute (AFRDI) Oshogbo, Osun State; he also inspected work on the permanent site of the NAF School of Finance and Accounting (NAFSFA) in Ibadan, Oyo State.

At each location, the CAS held town hall meetings with personnel, assessed indigenous technology projects, and provided strategic guidance on ensuring timely and high-quality upgrades aligned with global standards.

Air Marshal Abubakar however emphasised teamwork, discipline, and innovation as essential to building an agile and resilient Air Force capable of addressing future security challenges.