Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Abubakar Sadique, discussed the Air Force's performance in fighting insurgency and highlighted the importance of winning hearts and minds in counter-insurgency operations. He emphasized the need for intelligence and working closely with local communities to gather information. Sadique also highlighted the importance of treating women and children with respect and focusing on their well-being. He also highlighted the partnership between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and universities, including the Diaphorm program for helicopter gunships. Sadique praised Nigerian universities for their dedicated and patriotic lecturers, which can address challenges. However, there are no linkages between universities and public research institutes, leading to the development of prototype UAVs and advanced stages of operationalization. He also discussed the use of IEDs by Boko Haram and the need for more sophisticated and advanced technologies to counter insurgency. Sadique emphasized the need for continued collaboration between the NAF and universities to address challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Abubakar Sadique, discussed the Air Force's performance in fighting insurgency and highlighted the importance of winning hearts and minds in counter-insurgency operations. He emphasized the need for intelligence and working closely with local communities to gather information. Sadique also highlighted the importance of treating women and children with respect and focusing on their well-being. He also highlighted the partnership between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and universities, including the Diaphorm program for helicopter gunships. Sadique praised Nigerian universities for their dedicated and patriotic lecturers, which can address challenges. However, there are no linkages between universities and public research institutes, leading to the development of prototype UAVs and advanced stages of operationalization. He also discussed the use of IEDs by Boko Haram and the need for more sophisticated and advanced technologies to counter insurgency. Sadique emphasized the need for continued collaboration between the NAF and universities to address challenges and develop innovative solutions.