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The Rivers State Government has donated an Agusta Westland (AW) 139 helicopter to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to enhance security operations in the Niger Delta region and protect critical national assets, News360 Nigeria reports.

Speaking at the handover ceremony on March 5, 2025, at NAF Base, Port Harcourt, Governor Siminalayi Fubara emphasized that the donation aligns with his istration’s efforts to the Federal Government’s security initiatives.

He noted that the NAF has played a vital role in combating security threats, particularly illegal oil bunkering, contributing to increased crude oil production and economic stability.

> “Nigeria has witnessed an increase in crude oil output, reflecting the effectiveness of ongoing combined efforts of the Nigerian security agencies in protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure,” Governor Fubara stated.

In response, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, expressed gratitude for the long-standing partnership between the NAF and Rivers State, dating back to the Nigerian Civil War.

He highlighted the state’s continuous , including infrastructure upgrades and the recent runway rehabilitation at NAF Base, Port Harcourt.

The AW139 helicopter, equipped with advanced avionics and high-speed capabilities, will enhance the Air Force’s ability to carry out rapid response missions. Training programs for pilots, engineers, and technicians have already commenced to ensure effective deployment and maintenance of the aircraft.

Air Marshal Abubakar also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to modernizing the Air Force, citing fleet expansion and infrastructure upgrades as key improvements to NAF’s operational readiness.

He further disclosed that the NAF is prioritizing the deployment of T-129 ATAK attack helicopters for combat operations against illegal oil bunkering and crude oil theft. Additionally, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and other surveillance and strike platforms have been deployed to strengthen security in the region.

The CAS assured Nigerians that the NAF remains committed to collaborating with other security agencies to combat criminal activities and ensure a safe and thriving economic environment in Rivers State and across Nigeria.

https://news360ng.com/security-rivers-govt-donates-helicopter-to-nigerian-air-force/

Mega

Hope the donations follow due process? That helicopter is not FUBARA father's property

Observe watin u de cap

yarimo:
Hope the donations follow due process? That helicopter is not FUBARA father's property

Infoguy666:
The Rivers State Government has donated an Agusta Westland (AW) 139 helicopter to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to enhance security operations in the Niger Delta region and protect critical national assets, [url=https:/rts.

In response, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, expressed gratitude for the long-standing partnership between the NAF and Rivers State, dating back to the Nigerian Civil War.

He highlighted the state’s continuous , including infrastructure upgrades and the recent runway rehabilitation at NAF Base, Port Harcourt.

https://news360ng.com/security-rivers-govt-donates-helicopter-to-nigerian-air-force/

We are quick to compare Nigeria to foreign countries...
This is one thing I am yet to hear or read about in US or UK. A government entity, company or individual donating security equipment to the country Armed forces...what happened to defence budgets?

Chaiii Fubara

Him body don calm down.

Commendable

Only in Africa smh

Life is Simple when you calm down, water don garri for Mr fubara..

yarimo:
Hope the donations follow due process? That helicopter is not FUBARA father's property

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buharibanjo:
Observe watin u de cap

keep quiet if you don't have any meaningful thing to say

yarimo:
Hope the donations follow due process? That helicopter is not FUBARA father's property

I've been trying to convince you to allow me to follow you and do this job you do here, even if for a week but I don't know why you have refused to allow me.

I really want to know what drives you as you do the job here.

How do you feel doing it.

How much you are paid after typing nonsense here.

How they pay you.

And are you beaten up by your employers anyday you don't post nonsense here.


I will be glad if you allow me to know all these, maybe my orientation towards you will change.


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Politics is a filthy game!
Don't get close if you don't want to be smeared!

Abeg make unna show us the full pixture, no just show us the side classes 😅😅

Congratulations to NAF. NIGERIANS please forget oil theft would stop soonest. Because that is where most rich people get Thier wealth in Nigeria, But trust to do good.

which HoA approved such spending?
Impeachable offence

Infoguy666:

https://news360ng.com/security-rivers-govt-donates-helicopter-to-nigerian-air-force/

Smartcitizen:



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I really want to know what drives you as you do the job here.

How do you feel doing it.

How much you are paid after typing nonsense here.

How they pay you.

And are you beaten up by your employers anyday you don't post nonsense here.


I will be glad if you allow me to know all these, maybe my orientation towards you will change.


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Omo, the guy own too much, nah only God fit rescue am 🤣🤣

Sucre6:


Omo, the guy own too much, nah only God fit rescue am 🤣🤣

I dey tell you, that's why I decided to understudy him so that I will understand him better.

I don't know why he is not opening up.

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River State get money o.

Smartcitizen:



I've been trying to convince you to allow me to follow you and do this job you do here, even if for a week but I don't know why you have refused to allow me.

I really want to know what drives you as you do the job here.

How do you feel doing it.

How much you are paid after typing nonsense here.

How they pay you.

And are you beaten up by your employers anyday you don't post nonsense here.


I will be glad if you allow me to know all these, maybe my orientation towards you can change.


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Lmaooo the yarimo boy is just a wasted entity

Smartcitizen:



I dey tell you, that's why I decided to understudy him so that I will understand him better.

I don't know why he is not opening up.

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His pay master might be monitoring him, he wouldn't want his pay deducted for opening up. Him work hard well well 😂😂😂😂😂😂

MarketDispatch:


We are quick to compare Nigeria to foreign countries...
This is one thing I am yet to hear or read about in US or UK. A government entity, company or individual donating security equipment to the country Armed forces...what happened to defence budgets?

only in 5th world countries 😄

Ok, i understand the game . Since his oga has the judiciary, he's buying the armed forces.

yarimo:
Hope the donations follow due process? That helicopter is not FUBARA father's property

Because of cheap data, sometimes you people talk as if you reason with your anus.

Infoguy666:

https://news360ng.com/security-rivers-govt-donates-helicopter-to-nigerian-air-force/

good one from the indefatigable Governor Sim Fubara

At least, this my my donation on the surface level shows that I the safety of lives and properties in the state. But if una do anyhow in the state as directed by una paymasters, if the youths begin their statewide madness, my hand no dey oo and no be me send them.

With my donation, I be pro-Nigeria, anyhow you wan see am. Thank you.

Smartcitizen:



I've been trying to convince you to allow me to follow you and do this job you do here, even if for a week but I don't know why you have refused to allow me.

I really want to know what drives you as you do the job here.

How do you feel doing it.

How much you are paid after typing nonsense here.

How they pay you.

And are you beaten up by your employers anyday you don't post nonsense here.


I will be glad if you allow me to know all these, maybe my orientation towards you will change.


😁😁😁

lol....u go fit endure bashing from sensible people, knowing fully well that your only crime was you tryna experience how it feels like to being zombified?.......baba if your endurance level no high, abeg don't engage.......it will only affect your sanity...

yarimo:
Hope the donations follow due process? That helicopter is not FUBARA father's property

Which process, when your mentor for life builds houses for judges does he follows process or are there for his father ?

Weldon SIM

After FG hold rivers state money, kudi still dey to buy helicopter....... 🚁💰😁

Fubara is playing politics of common sense. I love the way the guy is pulling all strings to decimate Wike's bulldogs both in Rivers state and nairaland here. They thought the man is weak not knowing that he is playing his game diligently.
They thought it's that easy to impeach the sitting governor in Nigeria. They will wait tire. They want the deputy governor to resign so that it can be easy for them to install Wike's thieves all over the state. For Yarimo and others, you are just wasting your time. Fubara will spend 8 years, Wike can’t do anything. The worst is supreme Court they have won, any other things is just Futility. So far chief judge and Anthoney General of the state are with Fubara. You guys are just labouring in vain.