NAF, RAF to collaborate on climate change

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has stated that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to align with the initiative for Global Air Forces to collaborate on climate change.

He stated this when he paid a courtesy call on the Royal Air Force (RAF) Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston at his Office in London.

According to a statement by NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Air Force Boss stressed the need for the NAF to device means of conserving energy and take preemptive measures and steps towards safeguarding military hardware and equipment against the effect of climate change is imperative.

As a way forward, the Chief of Air Staff stated that the NAF will soon commence the implementation of projects to power NAF Bases nationwide while also undertaking Research and Development on synthetic fuels and electric support equipment as well as work towards the acquisition of new NAF Air Training systems.

Air Marshal Amao used the opportunity of the visit to seek for partnership with the RAF in the areas of curriculum development.

In his response, Air Chief Marshal Wigston congratulated Air Marshal Amao o his appointment and commended him for the renewed synergy and vigour exhibited by the NAF in its counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts noting that the NAF is critical towards countering the security challenges in Nigeria.

On the request for partnership with the Royal Air Force in curriculum development and establishment of NAF Air and Space Power Warfare Centre and the Centre for Air Power Studies, Air Marshal Wigston obliged and stated that the NAF could send its personnel to the Royal Air Force to acquire knowledge on curriculum development and in the establishment of the Centre.

The Chief of Air Staff is in London as the keynote speaker and attendee at the 21st International Fighter Conference.