The Nigerian Air Force NAF, has reiterated its commitment to national security to make the country safe for all.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall Hasan Abubakar stated this at the opening of the NAF Administration Personnel Seminar, themed “Optimising Contemporary Human Resources to Enhance On-going Transformation Initiatives of the NAF”, on Wednesday in Abuja.
He expressed the unwavering commitment of the NAF to the total defeat of terrorism and banditry, noting that relentless efforts against criminal elements were a firm determination to protect lives and restore peace.
The Air Chief said that NAF will fight, fix, and strike all those who take arms against the state and will not relax until Nigeria is safe for all.
While applauding the unwavering support of President Bola Tinubu to the NAF, Abubakar decried that Absence Without Leave (AWOL), drug abuse, and substance misuse, as well as the negative influence of social media has continued to pose challenges to its efficiency.
He pointed that the seminar offers a valuable opportunity to evaluate the current practices in NAF and explore innovative approaches to tackle those challenges.
The CAS encouraged all participants to think creatively and propose actionable solutions that can drive progress and advancement in the Service.
Air Marshall Hasan Abubakar underscored the need to integrate data analytics to forecast manpower needs, alongside implementing digital platforms for training and career development as a way of optimising resource allocation, and boost overall operational efficiency.