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Nigeria Boosts Air Power with 34 New Fighter Jets
The Federal Government is intensifying its efforts to combat insurgency and other criminal activities with the planned acquisition of 34 fighter jets.
A delegation, led by Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, is currently in Italy to finalize the procurement arrangements.
This high-level team includes key officials from the Ministries of Defence and Finance, signaling the government’s commitment to bolstering the nation’s air power.
The delegation participated in a crucial Programme Management Review Meeting with representatives from Leonardo S.p.A, the aerospace company based in Rome, renowned for its advanced defense technology.
The procurement process highlights Nigeria’s focus on modernizing its military capabilities to deal with the growing security challenges.
Air Marshal Abubakar, who has been instrumental in overseeing Nigeria’s air operations, is expected to ensure that the new aircraft will provide strategic advantages in aerial surveillance, counter-insurgency operations, and protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
Additionally, the involvement of the Ministries of Defence and Finance ensures that the deal aligns with Nigeria’s defense strategy and financial interests, making this procurement a significant step in enhancing national security.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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