Minister Matawalle Joins President Tinubu at the Induction of Five Helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force

Minister Matawalle Joins President Tinubu at the Induction of Five Helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr.
@Bellomatawalle1
, MON, today joined the Special Guest of Honour, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the induction ceremony of five helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force and the commissioning of newly constructed Presidential Air Fleet hangars.

The ceremony, held today Thursday, 29 October 2026, at the Presidential Air Fleet facility, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, featured the induction of two Airbus H125 helicopters and three Agusta AW109 Trekker helicopters.

The induction of these modern rotary-wing platforms is expected to strengthen the Nigerian Air Force’s capacity for surveillance and other mission-critical operations in support of counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts.

Equally, the newly constructed Presidential Air Fleet hangars will support operational sustainability of the acquired assets and overall fleet readiness.

The induction ceremony, hosted by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, marks another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force, and enhancing the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to evolving security threats across the country.

SIGNED:
Ahmad Dan-Wudil
Personal Assistant on Media
Office of the Honourable Minister of State for Defence
Ministry of Defence, Abuja
29 October 2026