The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has concluded plans to induct the newly procured JF-17 thunder aircrafts into its inventory as part of activities to mark its 57th-anniversary celebration, at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, Benue State.

The Service also announced its plan to launch the first ever military telemedicine facility in Abuja. The facility  is expected to enhance provision of excellent medicare to personnel and their dependants, as well as civilian beneficiaries at the lowest possible cost.

The Chairman, Organizing Committee for the Nigerian Air Force at 57th Anniversary celebration, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar said this in a press briefing to mark the commencement of the Nigerian Air Force at 57 in Abuja.

He also disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), had procured and inducted 25 new platform in the past five years.