A statement by NAF Spokesperson, AVM Edward Gabkwet, noted that the assurance came when the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, met with officials of the United States Government and Bell Textron Company in the first Program Management Review (PMR) meeting to discuss progress made so far on the supply of the AH-1Z attack helicopters to the NAF.
Represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, AVM Sayo Olatunde, the CAS said, the 5-day meeting, which began Tuesday, 16 July 2024, at NAF Headquarters, aimed at reviewing the progress made so far regarding the manufacture of the aircraft, ensuring a smooth transition as well as provide technical guidance to the NAF.
