By Iyabo Adebisi
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his administration will love to see the Nigeria Air Force expand its operations and footprints in the state.
He stated this during a reception of the Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command, Nigerian Air Force, Ikeja, Lagos, Air-Vice Marshal, Kolade Ademuwagun, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
The governor commended the Nigerian Air Force for being supportive of his administration and for complementing its efforts in keeping the state safe.
Governor Makinde said his government would continue to provide all the necessary support for the Air Force towards the rapid completion of the Air Force Base in Ajia, Ibadan as well as collaborate with the Force on other areas of operations.
He appreciated the Nigeria Air Force for its professional support and immense contributions through its men, who have been part of the state’s security architecture and those serving as members of the committee for the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport to an international airport.
He said: “I need to acknowledge the fact that since I came in here, the NAF has been a pillar of support and they have kept us safe and secure in Oyo State. Your officers and men have been working day and night to keep us safe.
“We want to, on behalf of the people of the state and the government, say thank you to the Air Force. Please, convey my sincere appreciation to the Chief of Air Staff for what you are doing in Oyo State.
“We are looking forward to a functional Air Force Base in Ajia. When we started the interaction regarding the project, we said we were going to pay compensation to the people who have to be displaced and that has been done.
“Also, we promised an amount, but we know that inflation has caught up with that amount and we are ready to contribute more so that the project can see the light of the day and can be done rapidly.
“I know this is also a tough period for our security agencies, especially the Air Force because there is no local standard for aviation, the standard is international. And most of the things you do; like training, simulation, and maintaining your equipment and aircraft are based on forex.
“So, I know for you to get through this period, you must have been doing a lot of manoeuvring and ingenuity. I can only encourage you to say that we feel your pain. Tough times don’t last but tough people do.”
Earlier, Air Vice Marshal Ademuwagun thanked the governor for the warm reception and the cordial relationship that has always existed between the Oyo State Government and the Nigeria Air Force.
He described the state as a place of significant history rejuvenated for the benefit of mankind through Governor Makinde’s initiative.
Air Vice Marshal Ademuwagun was accompanied by the Air Officer Commanding 671 NAF Detachment, Ibadan, Air Commodore George Akinyimika and other top echelon of the Nigeria Air Force.
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