The celebration offered frontline personnel not just a morale boost but a clear signal of leadership’s ongoing commitment to their welfare and mission success
Eid with the Heroes: Chief of Air Staff Celebrates Sallah with Troops in Maiduguri
In a heartfelt display of solidarity and leadership, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel at NAF Base Maiduguri on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
The CAS, represented at the occasion by the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command (TAC), Air Vice Marshal Patrick Obeya, extended warm Eid greetings to the troops, praising their unwavering dedication to national security.
Highlighting the spiritual significance of Eid-el-Kabir, Air Marshal Abubakar said the festival’s core values—sacrifice, devotion, and obedience—mirror the ideals of military service.
“Your bravery and resilience are making a difference. I urge you to sustain the momentum until the enemies of Nigeria are completely defeated,” he declared in his goodwill message.
Air Vice Marshal Obeya, standing in for the CAS, reinforced the message of appreciation, citing recent joint successes in Damboa, Marte, Izge, Bitta, and other flashpoints across the Northeast.
“The NAF’s synergy with sister services and other security stakeholders continues to yield strategic gains in the counter-insurgency campaign,” he noted.
The celebration offered frontline personnel not just a morale boost but a clear signal of leadership’s ongoing commitment to their welfare and mission success. The event was also a powerful reminder of the unity, camaraderie, and professional excellence that continue to define the Nigerian Air Force.
The CAS’s Eid celebration with the troops underscores a leadership approach rooted in presence, empathy, and purpose—championing the operational effectiveness and well-being of the force. Read More
