Reps decry eight NAF crashes in four years, grill CAS

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The House of Representatives has criticised the Nigerian Air Force for the incessant crashes recorded recently, leading to the loss of lives and aircraft.

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who was invited by the House, appeared before the Committee on Air Force in Abuja on Monday, where he was grilled behind closed doors on the crashes.

The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, who was represented by the acting Majority Leader, Mr Peter Akpatason, noted that the House had resolved to work with relevant national security agencies to determine the present needs and provide funding for recruitment, training and equipment for a dynamic and proactive security apparatus, especially air power.

 

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