NAF immortalises Arotile, other fallen heroes

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on Wednesday in Abuja, immortalises some of its fallen heroes and officers including late Tolulope Arotile, for their contributions to the country.

The Director of Administration, NAF, AVM Aliyu Pani, says it is the tradition of the service to immortalise its fallen heroes by naming blocks of accommodations after them.

NAN reported that Pani made the statement at the inauguration of 10 blocks of accommodation for officers/airmen at NAF base Asokoro, constructed by the Ministry of Defence, as part of its 2018 Capital Projects.

According to the director, in line with the NAF’s tradition, all the blocks have been named after nine officers and one airman to immortalise them in recognition of their sacrifices.

Two blocks of 4×2 Bedroom Married Offrs. accn. were named after Fg. Offr. Tolulope Arotile (NAF/4512F) who died as a result of Road Traffic Accident on July 24, at NAF Base Kaduna. Other blocks were named after Flt.- Lt. Akweke Nwakile, Fg. Offr. AA Mohammed, Flt.- Lt. John Ayonoteh amongst others.

The Guest of Honour, the Minister of Defence, Retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, while commissioning the blocks of accommodation, says the welfare of personnel is a key factor in sustaining the operational successes so far attained by the armed forces.

Gen. Bashir Magashi, the Minister of Defence, represented by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Babangida Husaini reiterates government’s support and commitment in ensuring members of the armed forces are well equipped to better perform their constitutional roles.