We are committed to huge responsibility of protecting lives, property – CAS

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reminded NAF personnel of the huge responsibility placed on members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria by all Nigerians in ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Edward Gabkwet Air Commodore Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, said in a statement that the CAS stated this, while meeting with key appointment holders, commanders, commandants and air component commanders of the NAF

According to him, so much is expected “of us by the Nigerian people in ensuring we clear all areas of criminals and their tendencies. Therefore, we cannot afford to let Nigerians down.”

He also called on them to use the period of the meeting to evolve strategies to improve NAF operations as well as enhance its logistics support systems and maintenance practices, while ensuring the serviceability of air assets for optimal employment of airpower capabilities in joint operations.

He said the NAF has started taking delivery of additional air assets purchased by the Federal Government, just as it recently received the 2 remaining Diamond-62 Multi-Purpose Platform

According to him, NAF will, in no distant time, be inducting other new platforms acquired for the service, adding that these additional aircraft would surely add considerable impetus to NAF operations in dealing with insurgents, terrorists and other criminal elements plaguing our nation.

Earlier, the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Sayo Olatunde, reminded senior officers of the need for them to continue to see themselves not just as commanders or commandants but also leaders, managers and mentors to their subordinates.

According to him, “Command confers on you the authority and responsibility to effectively utilise available resources and to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control your forces for the accomplishment of assigned tasks.

“It also means you are responsible for health, welfare, morale and discipline of your personnel,” he said.