The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun airlifting election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State.
This operation is in preparation for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024.
According to a statement by Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, the airlift is part of a larger effort to ensure the timely and secure delivery of sensitive materials crucial for the smooth conduct of the election.
He said, “The airlift operation demonstrates the collaboration between NAF and INEC, aimed at facilitating logistics and ensuring a peaceful election process in Edo State.”
It is worth noting that the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, during a recent meeting with the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to supporting the swift transportation of electoral materials. This assistance aims to ensure the timely and efficient movement of sensitive materials for the election.