Nigeria Chief Of Air Staff ASSUMES AAAF CHAIRMANSHIP; ADVOCATES GREATER SYNERGY TO TACKLE SECURITY CHALLENGES

The Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF), emphasising the need for African-led solutions to the continent’s security challenges.

A Statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa indicates that at the African Air Chiefs’ Symposium which held in Zambia Air Marshal Abubakar highlighted the importance of regional collaboration and strategic partnerships in strengthening African airpower capabilities and addressing common threats.

Enhanced cooperation among African Air Forces according to the Air Chief is crucial for tackling emerging security challenges such as terrorism, insurgency, and transnational crime.

The new AAAF Chairman outlined key priorities for his tenure, including full operationalisation of the Association and the enhancement of Africa-led Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) operations.

The appointment of the Nigerian CAS as AAAF Chairman underscores the NAF’s leadership role and expanding capabilities in the region.

Relatedly, building on the outstanding success of the 3rd edition held in Abuja in 2024, the NAF has again been entrusted with hosting the 4th edition of the African Air Forces Forum (AAF).

The AAAF is a non-political organisation dedicated to enhancing airpower capability and cooperation among African nations.