The Next Edition
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
No Result
View All Result
The Next Edition
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
Home Top News

NAF Immortalises Arotile, Nigeria’s First Female Combatant Helicopter Pilot

Next Edition by Next Edition
September 22, 2020
in Top News
NAF Opens Investigation Into Arotile’s Death, Two Suspects Held

Arotile

0
SHARES
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) says it has immortalised the late Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first female helicopter combatant pilot.

NAF said it immortalised Arotile by naming a remodelled Pilots Crew Room at the 115 Special Operations Group in Port Harcourt, after the late combatant pilot.

You might also like

Medical Doctor, 2 Others Remanded For Alleged Child Theft In Anambra

Police Re-Arrest Enenche Enenche In Abuja Amid Trial For Alleged Cyberstalking Of Dunamis Pastor Paul Enenche

Senate Begins Public Hearing On Constitution Review In Lagos

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, announced this at the inauguration of the accommodation block at the NAF base in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

Abubakar, who also inaugurated a newly-built Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ quarters and a water project, praised Arotile for her outstanding contributions to securing the country.

“The late Flying Officer, Tolulope Arotile, who was the first female combatant helicopter pilot in the history of the Nigeria Air Force, died on July 14, at the age of 24.

“It is with mixed feelings that we are having the pilot crew room here at the Nigeria Air Force’s home of combat helicopters, named in her honour.

“The immortalisation of Arotile is also significant such that it addresses another area of our policy thrust of assuring our personnel that their sacrifices will never be in vain.”

Abubakar said that NAF would continue to immortalise personnel who paid the supreme price in service to the country to ensure their memories remained fresh in the minds of Nigerians.

READ ALSO: I Didn’t Worry About What People Would Say About My Relationship With Nengi – Ozo

He said that after the death of Arotile, many young Nigerian girls had since indicated interest in joining the Air Force.

“Also, since Arotile’s demise, no fewer than 12 female officers, who have undoubtedly been motivated by her inspirational life, are currently undergoing flying training to become NAF pilots.

“So, it could be said that the late flying officer is living in the lives of those coming after her.

“To this end, I encourage more of our young girls to aspire for career opportunities in the Nigeria Air Force, as there is no limit to what they can achieve,” he added.

The Air Chief said that under his leadership, progress had been made in infrastructural development and accommodation of personnel in all formations and units across the country.

According to him, the infrastructural developments in 115 Special Operations Group are aimed at aiding airmen and airwomen at the base to carry out their duties effectively.

NAN

Next Edition

Next Edition

Recommended For You

Kaduna Govt Charges ‘Fake’ Doctor Who Worked For 11 Years To Court

Medical Doctor, 2 Others Remanded For Alleged Child Theft In Anambra

  The Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court sitting in Awka has remanded a 72-year-old doctor and two women for allegedly stealing and selling a...

Police Re-Arrest Enenche Enenche In Abuja Amid Trial For Alleged Cyberstalking Of Dunamis Pastor Paul Enenche

Police Re-Arrest Enenche Enenche In Abuja Amid Trial For Alleged Cyberstalking Of Dunamis Pastor Paul Enenche

  The Nigerian police have arrested Obonyilo Peter Enenche, popularly known as 'Enenche Enenche', in Abuja. He was last seen on Thursday at the birthday celebration of Senator...

Senate Investigates Killing Of 16 Nigerian Army Personnel In Delta

Senate Begins Public Hearing On Constitution Review In Lagos

  The Senate has officially commenced its much-anticipated public hearing on the comprehensive review of the 1999 Constitution, aiming to address critical reforms that could reshape the country’s...

Alt="Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Logo"

INEC Receives 12 Additional Party Registration Requests

  Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman facebook sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing buttonsharethis sharing buttonwhatsapp sharing button The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has received 12 additional...

Next Post
Transactions Remain Upbeat On NSE, Indices Up 1.09%

Interest Rate Cut: Stock Market Advances By N42bn




Related News

Foreign Titbits: Trump senior official: 'I am part of the resistance'

Trump Impeachment: Second Whistleblower Emerges

Army Redeploys NYSC DG, Others

Army Denies Killing Cyril Obruche

FCT Task Force Arrests 27 Violators Of Interstate Travel Ban

FCT Task Force Arrests 27 Violators Of Interstate Travel Ban




The Next Edition

Office Address

3B, Agboola Aina street, Off Toyin Street,
Ikeja, Lagos.

Quick Contact Details

Phone:
08033018430
Whatsapp:
08051679910

Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Categories

  • Aviation
  • Beauty
  • Breaking News
  • Business
  • Columnists
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Headline News
  • Home & Garden
  • Interviews
  • Investigations
  • North Central
  • North East
  • North West
  • Opinion
  • Parenting
  • Politics
  • Relationships
  • South East
  • South West
  • South-South
  • Special Reports
  • Sports
  • Top News
  • Vox Pops

© Next Edition Business Development Limited

  • About Us
  • Advert Rate
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate

© Next Edition Business Development Limited