NAF Begins Airlift of INEC Materials for Edo Governorship Elections
By Lawrence Bilal Audu
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the airlift of sensitive election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024.
This operation is part of the NAF’s efforts to ensure the timely and secure delivery of materials necessary for a smooth electoral process.
According to the Deputy Director Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, the airlift demonstrates the collaboration between NAF and INEC to facilitate logistics and ensure a peaceful election in Edo State.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, had previously reiterated NAF’s commitment to providing airlift support for the swift movement of electoral materials during a meeting with INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.
This airlift operation is a crucial aspect of the NAF’s constitutional responsibility to provide military aid to civil authorities, underscoring the force’s dedication to supporting democratic processes in Nigeria.
“With the election just days away, the NAF’s timely intervention will help ensure the successful conduct of the governorship elections in Edo State.
