Nigerian Air Force Engages South-East Stakeholders, Bolsters Peace Through Dialogue
In a move to consolidate peace and strengthen public trust in Nigeria’s security architecture, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation UDO KA, has intensified non-kinetic efforts aimed at securing the South-East region. The latest engagement, led by the Air Component Commander (ACC) of the Joint Task Force South-East, took place in ISI-UZO Local Government Area of Enugu State and marks a significant milestone in civil-military cooperation by the NAF in the region.
The forum, held in Ogbete and Agamede communities, featured candid discussions around security concerns, especially public misperceptions surrounding recent helicopter flights. Clarifying these operations helped douse tensions and demonstrated the Air Force’s readiness to demystify its presence while addressing community fears directly. The Anglican Bishop of Eha-Amufu Diocese, Right Reverend Daniel Nkemjika Olinya, Senior Special Adviser to the Enugu State Government on Security, Honourable Vincent Onyeabor and the Chairman of Isi-Uzo LGA, Barrister Obiora Obeagu, were among notable stakeholders who lauded the initiative and encouraged continued collaboration for regional stability.
The visit, anchored on CAS’s command philosophy of “purposeful training and mission-oriented force development for enhanced national security,” is part of broader efforts to integrate local voices into security planning. According to Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, “True victory in any conflict lies not only in defeating the enemy but in winning the confidence of the people we serve.” As the NAF continues to leverage soft power in tandem with kinetic operations, its commitment to dialogue, transparency, and community partnership remains a cornerstone of national security efforts in the South-East and beyond.
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