{"id":14742,"date":"2025-07-01T17:11:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T17:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/?p=14742"},"modified":"2025-07-01T17:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T17:11:57","slug":"aviation-ministry-naf-ready-to-stage-nigerias-first-global-international-airshow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/aviation-ministry-naf-ready-to-stage-nigerias-first-global-international-airshow\/","title":{"rendered":"Aviation ministry, NAF Ready to stage Nigeria\u2019s first Global International Airshow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><em>\u2026Historic ceremony slated for December 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>*Visit<\/strong><strong> aimed to deepen collaboration to ensure the successful hosting of the Airshow<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>*Air Force <\/strong><strong>to perform a spectacular Air Display to showcase Nigeria\u2019s air power <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>*<\/strong><strong> Airshow envisioned to feature leading civil, defense aviation companies from around the world displaying their goods and services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>*\u201cLet the Committee go ahead and decide the venue of the event, work out other modalities; we have credible hands to partner with Ministry of Aviation thus we must do everything possible to ensure the success of the event\u201d- <\/strong><strong>Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>*BY AHMED AYUBA\/<em>AVIATION STAFF Writer, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER Inc USA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-14743\" src=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-six.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"817\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-six.jpg 650w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-six-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>NIGERIA\u2019S MINISTRY OF AVIATION &amp; AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT, and the Nigerian Air Force are about to make history in staging the first ever global International Airshow slated for December 2025.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>As such, two bodies have jointly <\/strong><strong>established a committee to finalise arrangements for the inaugural Nigeria International Airshow. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>This, according to the ministry, aimed to bolster national collaboration and develop its aerospace workforce.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>The decision, according to the ministry in a statement on Monday, was formalised during a courtesy visit by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, to the Nigerian Air Force headquarters.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14744\" src=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2080\" height=\"1388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five.jpg 2080w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-615x410.jpg 615w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-five-860x574.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2080px) 100vw, 2080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14745\" src=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-three.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-three.jpg 1337w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-three-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-three-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-three-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-three-860x495.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1337px) 100vw, 1337px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14746\" src=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-two.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-two.png 1024w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-two-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-two-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/nigeriastandardnewspaper.com\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/airshow-Nigeria-two-860x501.png 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>The statement confirming these developments was signed by Head, Press, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation, Odutayo Oluseyi.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Kana expressed gratitude to the NAF for their consistent professionalism and emphasised that the visit aimed to deepen collaboration to ensure the successful hosting of the Airshow.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Highlighting the global nature of air shows, which typically feature both civil and military components, Kana urged the Chief of Air Staff to leverage the NAF\u2019s extensive knowledge and platforms.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>He outlined key expectations for the Air Force, including a \u201cspectacular Air Display to showcase Nigeria\u2019s air power\u201d and the performance of a ceremonial parade for the President and visiting government delegations. Kana also extended an invitation to the CAS for an upcoming meeting with all ambassadors to Nigeria, facilitated by the foreign affairs ministry, and noted the Ministry\u2019s successful engagements with foreign airline operators and other stakeholders who have pledged their full cooperation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>The newly formed committee has been tasked with determining the appropriate venue and bringing other key stakeholders on board.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>The Airshow is envisioned to feature leading civil and defense aviation companies from around the world, displaying their goods and services. It is anticipated that the event will serve as a platform for business transactions, significantly boosting Nigeria\u2019s economy, culture, and tourism sectors.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>In response, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, affirmed the NAF\u2019s readiness and capability to handle the Nigeria Airshow.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>He expressed the NAF\u2019s enthusiasm for collaborating with the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, recognising the event as a national endeavour that will bring honour to the country and enhance economic viability. Air Marshal Abubakar pledged to complete the full deployment of NAF resources to ensure the Airshow\u2019s success.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>\u201cLet the Committee go ahead and decide the venue of the event, work out other modalities; we have credible hands to partner with Ministry of Aviation thus we must do everything possible to ensure the success of the event,\u201d Air Marshal Abubakar stated, emboldening the committee to commence their work immediately and promising all necessary support.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>The establishment of this joint committee marks a pivotal step towards realising Nigeria\u2019s first International Airshow, underscoring a strong commitment from both the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development and the Nigerian Air Force to showcase the nation\u2019s aviation capabilities and foster economic growth.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>DONATE TO HELP BUILD A SPECIAL APPS FOR JOURNALISTS AGAINST LIVER ELEVATION &amp; KIDNEY FAILURE:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>CERTAINLY, Good journalism costs a lot of money. 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