The Nigerian Air Force has said it airlifted hundreds of Junior Airmen and Junior Airwomen from the Air Force Military School and Air Force Girls Military School in Jos to various destinations across the country.
The Air Force said the students were transported using the NAF’s C-130 and ATR-42 aircraft as part of a special mission aimed at supporting personnel and their families.
This was disclosed in a post on the NAF’s official X handle on Thursday.
“The Nigerian Air Force carried out a series of airlift missions, transporting hundreds of Junior Airmen and Junior Airwomen from Air Force Military School and Air Force Girls Military School, Jos, to various destinations across the country.
“The NAF’s iconic C-130 and ATR-42 aircraft soared across Nigerian skies, not for combat, but for care. This mission, driven by the visionary leadership of the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, reflects the heart of his Command Philosophy: ‘People First, Mission Always’.
“For countless civilian parents and the families of NAF personnel, this was more than just a flight, it was a symbol of hope, love, and unity. Watching their children arrive home safely and swiftly boosted morale and reaffirmed trust in the Force that guards our skies,” the statement read.