Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has described
as a welcome development the plans of the Nigeria Air Force to establish Air Force
University in the state.
This is as the Chief of Air Staff, (CAS), Air Marshal
Saddique Baba Abubakar, has promised to ensure that Bauchi State and the entire
Northeast was adequately protected and secured from any act of insurgency and
criminality.
Mohammed also commended the CAS, Abubakar, for the earlier
establishment of the Air Force Special Operation's Command in Bauchi.
The governor was speaking when he paid a visit to the Chief
of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sidique Baba Abubakar at the Air Force Headquarters
Abuja on Wednesday.
Mohammed observed that the Air Force boss, being a worthy
son of the state, has contributed immensely towards the development of the
state.
He applauded the Nigeria Air Force for its commitment in
containing insecurity and other forms of criminality in the country in addition
to outstanding performance in protection of the
nation.
The governor appealed for synergy between the Air Force and
the state government as his administration was determined to provide enabling
environment for security agencies for the protection of lives and property of
the citizens.
Responding, the Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal Sidique Baba
Abubakar who expressed gratitude to Governor Bala Mohammed for the visit, said
arrangements have reached advance stage for the establishment of Air Force
University in Bauchi, as well as renovation and expansion of Azare airport.
Air Marshal Abubakar said the force through its reforms
agenda, has recorded tremendous successes in the ongoing fight against
insecurity across the country.
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