CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF, NIGERIAN VISITS AIR HEADQUARTERS

Islamabad 27October, 2014: Adesola Nunayon Amosu, Chief of the Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force visited Air Headquarters Islamabad today.

On his arrival at Air Headquarters, the distinguished guest was received by Air

Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Force. A smartly turned out contingent of presented the Guard of Honour. After reviewing the Guard of Honour, he was introduced to Principal Staff Officers of

Pakistan Air Force. The visiting guest paid homage to the martyrs of PAF by laying floral wreath on Martyrs’ Monument at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Later on, he called on Tahir Rafique Butt in his office. Both remained together for some time and discussed matters of professional interest. The delegation also attended a briefing at Air Headquarters on the organization, role and functioning of

Pakistan Air Force.

An important event of the day was the signing of Mutual Cooperation

Agreement between the Nigerian Air Force and Shaheen Foundation. The Air

Chief reiterated to further enhance Pakistan Air Force full support for the

Nigerian Air Force in terms of technical, training and other professional avenues.

The Nigerian Air Chief also called on the President of Pakistan at Aiwan-i-

Sadr, Islamabad. Both the dignitaries discussed matters of bilateral cooperation and professional interest. The Nigerian Air Chief also called on Minister of Defence

Khawja Muhammad Asif and Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanvir Hussain at

Rawalpindi. Matters related to professional interest and future cooperation were discussed. Later in the day, Nigerian delegation also visited Air Defence Command,

Pakistan Air Force. The Delegation attended a briefing on the working of Air Defence

Command and also visited Air Defence Operation Centre. On their arrival, the

Delegation was received by Air Vice Marshal Ejaz Mahmood Malik,

Commanding, Air Defence Command, Pakistan Air Force.

The 08 member Nigerian Air Force delegation is on a 05 days visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan Air Force. The delegation will visit various PAF bases and installations.