Xmas: Air Force Chief Holds Feast For Officers Fighting Boko Haram

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Tuesday,
organised a feast to celebrate the Christmas for officers and personnel
engaged in the war against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-east.

The
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grand Christmas Lunch was
held at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), 105 Composite Command, Maiduguri.

Mr
Abubakar, who was represented by Muhammad Muhammadu, the Chief of
Policy and Plans, NAF Headquarters, said the gesture was to enable the
personnel to celebrate the season in a happy mood.

He said: “It
is our tradition to host celebration of festive season for officers and
personnel to foster comradeship and appreciate your efforts in the war
against insurgency.

“I commend your sacrifices and urge you not
to lose focus; maintain high vigilance and combat readiness throughout
the festive season.
“Our objective is to ensure lasting peace in the Northeast and the country at large,” he said.

Mr Abubakar lauded President Muhammadu Buhari over his support and provision of equipment to the service.
The
air chief reiterated the commitment of the service to be disciplined
and professional in the discharge of its constitutional mandate.

James
Gwani, the Air Task Force Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, explained
that the feast was part of the CAS’s commitments to improve the welfare
of the personnel.

Mr Gwani, an air vice marshal, added that the
gesture demonstrated NAF’s leadership commitment to giving the personnel
a sense of belonging and improvement of their well being to boost their
morale.

According to him, the Christmas lunch is designed to
enable personnel who are away from their families to celebrate the
season in a happy and joyous atmosphere.

Mr Gwani reiterated the commitment of the service to defeating Boko Haram insurgents and restoration of peace to the region.
Also,
Wing Commander Muhammad Umar, the Commander, 105 Composite Command,
commended the CAS over his commitment to the improvement of personnel
welfare.

Mr Umar disclosed that the NAF authorities had approved
the construction of additional 30 blocks of apartments for service men
and women, and another 10 bedroom apartments for officers as well as
religious places of worship in the command.