{"id":163965,"date":"2025-05-24T09:16:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T08:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/naf-celebrates-61st-anniversary-with-aerial-display-in-lagos"},"modified":"2025-05-24T10:22:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T09:22:19","slug":"naf-celebrates-61st-anniversary-with-aerial-display-in-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/naf-celebrates-61st-anniversary-with-aerial-display-in-lagos","title":{"rendered":"NAF celebrates 61st anniversary with aerial display in Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, on Friday staged a captivating aerial display over Lagos skies as part of activities commemorating its 61st anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>The display, which drew dignitaries from around the world, was observed from the rooftop of Eko Hotel by the Chief of Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, alongside foreign air chiefs and high-level delegates attending the African Air Forces Forum, AAFF.<\/p>\n<p>A fleet of NAF aircraft showcased tactical flight manoeuvres and coordinated formations, highlighting the force\u2019s operational capabilities, discipline, and commitment to defending Nigeria\u2019s territorial airspace.<\/p>\n<p>This high-profile event also formed a key part of the AAFF, which brings together air force leaders from across Africa to strengthen regional cooperation, exchange strategic insights, and tackle shared security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Organised to highlight NAF\u2019s growing role in regional peacekeeping and airspace security, the forum further reinforced Nigeria\u2019s leadership in fostering defence collaboration on the continent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, on Friday staged a captivating aerial display over Lagos skies as part of activities commemorating its 61st anniversary. 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