From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Adjutant General of the California National Guard (CNG), Major General Matthew Beevers, has promised to enhance the existing partnership between the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the CNG, in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Nigeria and across Africa.
General Beevers, also expressed the readiness of the CNG to assist the NAF in equipment acquisition and training, which will go a long way in bolstering its effectiveness in ongoing counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations.
The Adjutant General gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, at the Headquarters NAF in Abuja.
Beevers, while noting the pivotal role of the NAF as an important strategic ally in the global effort against terrorism, said the collaboration would go along way to curb activities of terrorists and bandits disturbing the peace of the country.
Welcoming the Adjutant General and his team to his office, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan, Abubakar, represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Air Vice Marshal Sayo Olatunde, conveyed NAF’s unwavering dedication to combating terrorists and criminal activities within Nigeria.
He also affirmed the willingness NAF’s to strengthen its collaboration with the CNG and other strategic partners to address the treats of terrorism and insurgency in the country.
The CAS, who commended the CNG and the United States Government for their continuous support to the NAF, said that the commitment for a revitalized working relations by Major General Beevers represents a positive stride in strengthening international cooperation, aligning with a key aspect of his Command Philosophy that underscores the need for enhanced strategic partnerships.
Major General Beevers was accompanied by Mr Joseph Kraus who is the Political-Military Officer at the US Embassy Abuja, Lieutenant Colonel Megan Stromberg, the Women, Peace and Security Representative at the CNG, Command Sergent Major Kristin Caldwell of 340th Brigade Support Battalion as well as staff of the US Embassy Defence Section.