The newly-appointed Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has assured Nigerians of his commitment to end banditry, terrorism and other forms of insecurity affecting the country.
Abubakar, who spoke after assuming office as the 22nd Chief of Air Staff in Abuja on Thursday, acknowledged that Nigerians have high expectations from the security agencies to tackle insecurity in the country, but promised that the Air Force under his watch would work in synergy with other security agencies to rid the country of criminal elements.
“My appointment is coming at the time that the expectations of Nigerians towards accelerated actualisation of peace and security are very high. I want to use this occasion to restate our commitment to reinvigorate our fight against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and a host of other challenges,” he said.
“The cooperation and synergy with other agencies contributed immensely to the successes achieved in the various theatre of operations. In conjunction with my colleagues, we will uphold these attributes in line with the President’s directive issued during the first National Security Council meeting.”
Abubakar said under his watch, the Air Force would introduce more measures to strengthen activities at the various theatre of operations.
“We shall also begin to take additional measures and approaches that will continue to diminish our challenges and enhance the disposition of our various theatres of operations.
“We shall continue to exhibit exemplary commitment and sustain efforts to overcome any threat to the peace and security of our great nation, Nigeria,” the air chief declared.
