The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully completed the airlift of relief supplies donated by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State. The relief materials, part of the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” were transported from Abuja to Maiduguri on Wednesday aboard a NAF C-130 aircraft.
In a statement on Thursday, NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, confirmed the operation, noting that the delivery underscores NAF’s commitment to supporting civil authorities during humanitarian crises. The aid package, organized by the First Lady, includes food supplies, clothing, sanitary products, and toys for children, aimed at providing relief to communities heavily impacted by the September 10 floods.
Upon arrival in Maiduguri, the supplies were received by NAF officers, led by the Air Component Commander of Operation HADIN KAI, and subsequently handed over to the Borno State Government for distribution to affected families.
“This mission highlights the NAF’s dedication to providing timely humanitarian assistance, particularly in regions severely impacted by natural disasters,” stated Air Commodore Akinboyewa. He also recalled that NAF had previously provided medical outreach and food assistance to over 2,000 internally displaced persons during the crisis.
The collaboration between the First Lady’s office and the NAF, according to Akinboyewa, “demonstrates the significance of collective effort to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the flood in Borno State.”