Matawalle, Ribadu, Others Join Tinubu at Induction of Helicopters into Nigerian Air Force [Photos]

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other top government officials at the induction of five helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force and the commissioning of newly constructed Presidential Air Fleet hangars in Abuja.

According to a media post by Ahmad Dan-Wudil, Personal Assistant on Media to the Minister of State for Defence, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the ceremony took place at the Presidential Air Fleet, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The event featured the induction of two Airbus H125 helicopters and three Agusta AW109 Trekker helicopters, marking another step towards strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Air Force.

It was revealed that the newly inducted helicopters are expected to enhance surveillance and other critical operations, particularly in the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and insurgency across the country.

The newly constructed Presidential Air Fleet hangars are also expected to support the maintenance and sustainability of the aircraft while improving overall fleet readiness.

It was gathered that the ceremony was hosted by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, with President Tinubu attending as the Special Guest of Honour in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

The development underscores the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force and improve the Armed Forces’ response to evolving security threats nationwide.

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