Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has donated a helicopter to the Nigerian Air Force to enhance security in
the state and the Niger Delta region. The governor handed over the AW 139 helicopter to the Chief of Air Staff at the
Air Force Base in Port Harcourt.
The donation is part of the Rivers State Governor and state government’s efforts to support the federal government’s
security initiatives in the region. Governor Fubara emphasized the importance of securing lives and property in the
state and the Niger Delta.
The Rivers State Governor noted that the state government had previously donated security boats, but they were not
deployed to secure the lives and property of Rivers people. He expressed hope that the helicopter would be used to
enhance security in the state and the region.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, thanked the governor for his support and confirmed that the
state government had approved the contract for the rehabilitation of the runway and aprons at the base. He
emphasized the importance of collaboration between the military and civil authorities in strengthening national
security.
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The AW 139 helicopter is expected to significantly enhance the Air Force’s operational capacity, particularly in tactical
air lift, search and rescue operations, and other security-related tasks. The donation is seen as a major boost to
security in the region.
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Governor Fubara explained that the donation was made without any conditions or expectations of reward. He
emphasized that the state government was committed to supporting the federal government’s security initiatives in
the region.
The governor also noted that the state government was involved in other areas of support, including the ongoing
rehabilitation of the runway at the airbase. He expressed hope that the collaboration between the state government
and the Air Force would continue to yield positive results.
The donation of the helicopter is seen as a significant gesture of goodwill by the Rivers State Government towards
enhancing security in the region. It is expected to boost the morale of security personnel and reassure the people of
the state and the region of the government’s commitment to their safety and security.
The collaboration between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force is expected to continue, with both
parties working together to address the security challenges facing the region.
