NAF inaugurates officers’ quarters in Bauchi

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Thursday inaugurated new officers’ quarters at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Bauchi.
Abubakar, who was represented at the inauguration by the Chief of Administration, NAF Headquarters, AVM Kingsley Lar, said that the project would enhance the welfare of air personnel.
He said: “Today’s occasion is a fulfilment of the key driver of promoting and inculcating the core values of integrity, excellence and service delivery of the Chief of Air Staff’s vision.
“These projects are geared toward enhancing the welfare of our personnel to enable them focus on their tasks and contribute in adding values to the service.
“I hereby congratulate the personnel who will benefit from these new housing units and enjoin them to make the best use of the facilities and ensure they are properly maintained.”
Abubakar urged all air personnel to conduct themselves well in line with the laws of the land while discharging their duties.
He said: “I want to use this opportunity to urge you all to continue to conduct yourselves in line with the laws of the land in the discharge of your duties.
“Let me also acknowledge that these great achievements wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“We are indeed grateful to the Federal Government for this support and promise to sustain our efforts toward enhancing nation building.’’
Also speaking, the Commander, 251 Base Services, Group Capt. Nazif Aliyu, said the projects would go a long way in reducing the burden of accommodation.
Aliyu said: “Let me clearly state that the newly-completed projects will immensely reduce the burden of accommodation on the base.
“This and other numerous achievements wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication, wisdom and support of the Chief of the Air Staff. We therefore, appreciate you sir.’’
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the project which is two blocks of 6×1 Single Officers’ Quarters is part of on-going efforts of the NAF’s leadership to address accommodation challenge of its personnel.