NAF Deepens Peace Efforts In South-East With Community Dialogue In Enugu
In a bid to promote peace and strengthen trust between citizens and security agencies, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken its non-kinetic peacebuilding efforts to Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Led by the Air Component Commander of Operation UDO KA, the engagement was part of a wider initiative to build civil-military trust in the South-East.
It brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society actors and local security groups, with support from the Enugu State Government and other security agencies.
Two military helicopters and one civil helicopter from the International Helicopter Flying School were deployed to reassure residents and demonstrate the transparency of NAF’s operations.
Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, Chief of the Air Staff, stressed that the NAF’s goal is to protect, not intimidate. “Building trust is as vital as any military operation,” he said, adding that the real victory lies in “winning the confidence of the people we serve.”
The interactive sessions in Ogbete and Agamede communities addressed rising concerns about low-flying helicopters, helping to clear misconceptions and reduce tensions. Stakeholders, including the Anglican Bishop of Eha-Amufu Diocese, Rt. Rev. Daniel Nkemjika Olinya, and the Enugu State Government’s security adviser, Hon. Vincent Onyeabor, praised the outreach and called for sustained engagement.
The visit aligns with the Air Chief’s philosophy of mission-driven force development and purposeful training to ensure national security through both strength and collaboration.
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