NAF Sets Up Forward Operating Base In Akwa Ibom

‎The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has set up a Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Akwa Ibom to strengthen its operations in the South-South region.
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‎The Akwa Ibom State Government provided a parcel of land for the FOB’s establishment.
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‎Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, revealed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Umo Eno in Uyo.
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‎This was stated in a release issued on Friday in Abuja by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame.
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‎According to Abubakar, the FOB will improve air power deployment and bolster maritime security across the Gulf of Guinea axis.
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‎He commended the state government’s support, calling it a significant contribution to national security and a move that could also attract commercial activity, investment, and tourism to the area.
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‎“The base will further assure the safety and security of persons and property and foster Akwa Ibom as a destination for investment and tourism,” he said.
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‎The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) reiterated the Nigerian Air Force’s dedication to protecting lives and property, noting that the newly established FOB would strengthen current security frameworks and boost investor trust in the area.
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‎Governor Umo Eno, in his response, said the visit underscored Akwa Ibom’s growing importance within Nigeria’s security framework.
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‎He assured the NAF of ongoing support, emphasizing that sustainable development is anchored on a secure environment.
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‎“We believe that a safe and secure society is the bedrock of development, and we are glad to partner with the NAF to achieve that objective,” he said.
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