Transnational Security: Air Chief Urges Deeper Collaboration Among African Nations
By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has called for deeper collaboration among African nations to effectively tackle the continent’s complex and transnational security threats.
He made this call during his opening remarks at the 4th African Air Forces Forum held at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on Thursday.
Highlighting the theme of this year’s forum “Strengthening Collaborations in Advanced Aerospace Technologies for Enhanced National and Regional Security”, the CAS observed that the urgency for enhanced cooperation, innovation, and strategic foresight among African air forces cannot be overemphasised, even as threats become increasingly transnational in nature.
In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour, Minister of Defence, Dr Mohammed Badaru, extolled the key role played by airpower in every military operation, while the Guest of Honour, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, seized the opportunity to welcome participants to Lagos, describing it as Africa’s most vibrant city, where tradition meets innovation.
The opening day of the forum kicked off with a bang, featuring insightful paper presentations, warm goodwill messages from foreign air chiefs and heads of delegations, as well as an impressive exhibition showcase by top international aviation vendors.
