The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Mr Hidayet Bayraktar, has expressed the readiness of his nation to intensify the already present defence collaboration between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Turkish Government, by way of the switch of defence expertise.
The Ambassador acknowledged this whereas on a courtesy go to to Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
Speaking additional, the Ambassador famous that Turkey has, through the years, collaborated with the NAF and wouldn’t relent in making certain that the partnership is taken to a a lot greater degree.
He additionally assured that his nation is not going to solely promote defence merchandise to the NAF however could be glad to help the NAF in creating its capability to fabricate and keep a few of the merchandise.
On the execution of the already present TK-1 helicopter procurement settlement with the NAF, Ambassador Bayraktar promised to make sure the supply of the platforms as scheduled in addition to making certain their sustenance by way of an efficient upkeep technique with the NAF.
In his response, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, thanked the Ambassador for his assurances and famous that the NAF will leverage on the alternatives offered to enhance its Research and Development (R&D) drive.
He additional acknowledged that the provide of expertise switch aptly aligns with one of many key enablers of his Command Philosophy, which prioritizes R&D leveraging cutting-edge expertise in addition to classes learnt.
Speaking additional, the CAS famous that the assist of the Turkish Government is essential to sustaining the continuing counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria and implored the Ambassador to make use of his workplace to assist fast-track the supply of the 6 TK-1 helicopters to Nigeria.
The CAS then used the chance of the go to to emphasise the painstaking resolve of the NAF to capitalize on the prospects offered by key companions to develop and improve the NAF’s functionality to successfully safe the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
Highlights of the go to embody the symbolic laying of a wreath by the Ambassador on the NAF Memorial Arcade in honour of NAF personnel who paid the final word value within the defence of Nigeria.
