301 HAG EMERGES WINNER 2018 MOBILITY COMMAND R&D COMPETITION.
Mobility Command Nigerian Airforce held Research and Development competition which, 301 Heavy Airlift Group emerged the over all winner of the competition.
Speaking at the occasion at 301 Heavy Airlift Group briefing room Ikeja Lagos, the Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Saqid Abubakar (CAS) who was represented by the chief of standard and Evaluation, Headquarters Nigerian Airforce, Air Vice Marshal John Baba, said, this year research and Development competition was geared towards providing solutions to Nigerian Airforce technical challenges, he disclosed, that ( CAS) has always been strong advocate and support of research and Development, he revealed that, acquisition of equipments, platforms and importation of aircraft spares and armament has been hampered by political and export restrictions imposed upon vendors nations has made the Chief of Air Staff to view research and Development a priority. he stated that, supporting research and Development efforts would lead to self -sufficiency in aircraft, armament and communication systems among others.
The Guest of honour noted that, the objectives of the competition is for exchange of ideas and as well as peer review to improve projects. He said that, these projects when improve upon would create revenue and add value for national economic development.
Air Vice Marshal John baba commended Mobility command for creating enabling environment for such an achievements.
Earlier the Air officer Commanding Mobility command Air Vice Marshal Napoleon Bali in his welcome address, said research and Development to Nigerian Airforce is crucial and can't be over emphasis, for it is a component of innovation and creativity which are key factors for technical development and improvement.
He noted that Nigerian Airforce places high premium on research and Development which has brought about technological advancement to NAF and entire country.
The theme for this year Mobility command Research and Development competition is "Developing indigenous Technology and computer Oriented for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness ". Six units under Command participated in this year research and Development competition which 301 HAG emerged as over all winner.
Present at the Occasion were senior Air force Officers from Headquarters Nigerian Airforce, Commanders of participating units, Officers, Airmen, Airmen of various units.
Mobility Command Nigerian Airforce held Research and Development competition which, 301 Heavy Airlift Group emerged the over all winner of the competition.
Speaking at the occasion at 301 Heavy Airlift Group briefing room Ikeja Lagos, the Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Saqid Abubakar (CAS) who was represented by the chief of standard and Evaluation, Headquarters Nigerian Airforce, Air Vice Marshal John Baba, said, this year research and Development competition was geared towards providing solutions to Nigerian Airforce technical challenges, he disclosed, that ( CAS) has always been strong advocate and support of research and Development, he revealed that, acquisition of equipments, platforms and importation of aircraft spares and armament has been hampered by political and export restrictions imposed upon vendors nations has made the Chief of Air Staff to view research and Development a priority. he stated that, supporting research and Development efforts would lead to self -sufficiency in aircraft, armament and communication systems among others.
The Guest of honour noted that, the objectives of the competition is for exchange of ideas and as well as peer review to improve projects. He said that, these projects when improve upon would create revenue and add value for national economic development.
Air Vice Marshal John baba commended Mobility command for creating enabling environment for such an achievements.
Earlier the Air officer Commanding Mobility command Air Vice Marshal Napoleon Bali in his welcome address, said research and Development to Nigerian Airforce is crucial and can't be over emphasis, for it is a component of innovation and creativity which are key factors for technical development and improvement.
He noted that Nigerian Airforce places high premium on research and Development which has brought about technological advancement to NAF and entire country.
The theme for this year Mobility command Research and Development competition is "Developing indigenous Technology and computer Oriented for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness ". Six units under Command participated in this year research and Development competition which 301 HAG emerged as over all winner.
Present at the Occasion were senior Air force Officers from Headquarters Nigerian Airforce, Commanders of participating units, Officers, Airmen, Airmen of various units.
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