NewStats: 3,262,065 , 8,176,002 topics. Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025 at 05:13 PM 4x6k31

President Bola Tinubu on Friday inducted two new Agusta 109 Trekker helicopters into the inventory of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).

The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, praised the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force in advancing national security objectives and assured of continued federal for defence modernisation.

A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame said the ceremony which held at the Presidential Air Fleet Apron in Abuja, marked a key highlight of activities commemorating the 61st anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force.

Tinubu, highlighting the NAF’s engagements in countries such as The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Mali, described the Air Force as a “cynosure of operational excellence” and a source of pride for Nigeria.

Speaking on the importance of the newly acquired aircraft, Tinubu stated that the “ceremony marks another milestone in our unwavering commitment to strengthen our Armed Forces, particularly the Air Force, towards a more secured country.

“This acquisition, made alongside platforms such as the Diamond-62 surveillance aircraft, the T-129 ATAK helicopters, and the King Air 360i aircraft, underscores our resolve to prioritise fleet modernisation and the welfare of our men and women in uniform.”

He reiterated that security remains a top priority of his istration and assured the military of continued in line with the eight priority areas of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The President further emphasised that, “Neither economic prosperity nor justice can prevail amidst insecurity,” therefore, urging the Nigerian Armed Forces to “intensify efforts to conclusively defeat the enemies of our collective progress and safeguard the future of our nation.”

Emphasising the link between security, democracy, and national development, Tinubu said a well-equipped military was essential not only for securing the nation but also for preserving its democracy.

“My istration will remain steadfast in modernising the Armed Forces and investing in cutting-edge defence technologies to confront both conventional and asymmetric threats,” he assured.

Highlighting the strategic importance of the helicopter induction, Tinubu noted that “it is a strategic statement of intent, a demonstration of our collective resolve to defend our nation and reinforce Nigeria’s leadership in Africa.”

In his welcome address, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar described the induction as a major milestone in the Service’s drive to modernise its fleet and enhance operational effectiveness across all theatres.

He underscored the aircraft’s role in ing t operations, air reconnaissance, close air , and humanitarian missions.

“The dynamic security landscape of our nation demands an agile, well-equipped, and responsive Air Force,” the CAS said.

“The induction of the Agusta 109 Trekker, a versatile, light twin-engine multi-role helicopter is a significant leap in our modernisation efforts. It will strengthen our multi-domain operational capability, increase responsiveness, and enable efficient mission delivery,” the CAS said.

He extolled President Tinubu, the National Assembly, the Ministers of Defence, Defence and Service Chiefs, as well as Nigeria’s international partners for their unwavering .

The CAS also acknowledged the contributions of former Air Chiefs and praised their enduring legacies.

The newly inducted A-109 Trekker helicopters were expected to provide critical for both military and civil operations, from battlefield deployment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic fly-past and inspection of the new aircraft by the President, flanked by top defence and government officials.

More Photos Below:









[

https://leadership.ng/pictorial-tinubu-inducts-2-helicopter-into-naf-order-of-battle/

Congratulations to the NAF

Great. Losing ur loved ones due to insecurity in Nigeria is terribly painful.
Insecurity has more to do with monumental corruption than any other thing.
We can play politics with anything but pls this insecurity? Nah!

Lol

It will be used for supplies
If you know you know

... Pls take Dem to borno n bomb d daylight out of d terrorists. Hope it comes with night vision.. kill all terrorists. Thanks

Flying coffin again.

When will they finish building the helicopter 🚁 made in Nigeria

Do these people have a fear of God at all? The masses are starving..

Tinme:
Congratulations to the NAF

Where is TUCANO jet?

may dem no bomb idp

Na so we de hear. Nigerians are not looking for all this show, we want see the output.

Outdated,painted as usual

The white guy must be wondering why so many senior government officials turned up for the handover of 2 helicopters.

And then the ridiculous sitting line up for pictures under the scotching sun

Too many chiefs, too few Indians.

Where is the president?

Helicopter

Hope they will not turn it to supply helicopter for terrorist herdsmen aka hunters

DeLaRue:
The white guy must be wondering why so many senior government officials turned up for the handover of 2 helicopters.

And then the ridiculous sitting line up for pictures under the scotching sun

Too many chiefs, too few Indians.

Dude must be wondering.... really.

What a show of shame and kwarruption

PRESIDENT EMILOKAN IS WORKING

imagin jus 2 chopper, its a shame some of the stuffs i see online

What is wrong with our military? Are these guys okay at all? Is Augusta helicopter what the airforce should be bothered about now? Boko Haram is already deploying drones against our soldiers. Is it until they start bringing thermal sighted weapons to the battle field before the military realises just how deep this thing has become?

A military fighting insurgents like Boko Haram should already have all its divisions massively equipped with offensive drones with night vision capabilities. Not that you will sit in your base and you get attacked around 3am and you can't even see who is shooting at you.

The old ways cannot work! The military that refuses to be a step ahead of the enemy it is fighting is only a meat grinder sacrificing its own soldiers.

Our mates are buying Boeing AH-64 Apache. Baba dey buy 2014 overused helicopter and only 2 for that matter just for show... Shameless he-goats

Same thing every day ....... And no results.

Common Bello Turji don come una power.

Nonsense APC Government 🤢

Antiurchins:
Lol

It will be used for supplies
If you know you know

You get sense my bro

Ceremonial helicopter
Flag carry helicopter
No guns
No missile mounted on them
Jokers!!!

All this is no longer in use In present day war.
Look at what Ibrahim traore did with drone to those bandits in his forest.
Nigeria has the money to aquire such drones but it chose to purchase helicopter that's over 10yrs old

Deceivers! Where are the Tucano jets?

And the celebration of mediocrity continues unabated...

DeLaRue:
The white guy must be wondering why so many senior government officials turned up for the handover of 2 helicopters.

And then the ridiculous sitting line up for pictures under the scotching sun

Too many chiefs, too few Indians.

hilarious but brilliant bro

Thank God they didn't name them after him

The same Helicopters Buhari Bought and Inducted same Helicopters Tinubu is inducting...

It will not be well with our leaders and their asslickers