By Felicia Udeji
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun transporting election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, ahead of the September 21 governorship election.
“This move is part of a broader effort to ensure timely and secure delivery of sensitive materials necessary for the smooth conduct of the elections,” said Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information.
The airlift operation demonstrates the collaboration between NAF and INEC, aimed at facilitating logistics and ensuring a peaceful election process in Edo State.
As stated by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, during a recent meeting with INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, “This is in fulfilment of NAF’s constitutional responsibility of providing Military Aid to Civil Authority.”
Abubakar reiterated NAF’s commitment to providing airlift for the swift movement of electoral materials.
The airlift operation is a crucial step towards ensuring a successful and hitch-free election in Edo State.
Source: Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Press Release.
