As the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election draws near, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun airlifting sensitive election materials to the state to ensure a smooth and peaceful conduct of the polls.

According to a statement issued by Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, the airlifting exercise is aimed at providing timely and secure delivery of sensitive materials necessary for the election. This move is part of a broader effort to facilitate logistics and ensure a peaceful election process in Edo State.

The statement quoted Group Captain Ali as saying, “The Nigerian Air Force has commenced the airlift of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for 21 September 2024.”

This collaborative effort between NAF and INEC demonstrates the military’s commitment to providing Military Aid to Civil Authority, as stated by Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, during a recent meeting with INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

The airlift operation is expected to ensure the swift movement of electoral materials, ensuring the successful conduct of the election. This development comes as a significant step in ensuring the integrity and credibility of the electoral process in Edo State.

With the election just around the corner, this move by NAF is expected to have a positive impact on the overall conduct of the polls. As the world watches the events unfold in Edo State, this collaboration between NAF and INEC serves as a beacon of hope for a peaceful and successful election.