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Don’t panic at our air parade, NAF tells Enugu residents

Mr Illoh said the air show billed for Friday, May 5, would be performed at the highest safety standards.

• May 4, 2023
Nigerian Air Force begins aerial displays
Nigerian Air Force begins aerial displays

Residents of Enugu and it’s environs have been told not to panic as the Nigerian Air Force begins aerial displays to mark its 59th anniversary celebration going on in the state.

A statement by Air Commodore Chukwuedo Illoh, the NAF 59th anniversary organising committee, on Thursday, said the aerial displays accompanied by fireworks are part of the celebration.

Mr Illoh said the air show billed for Friday, May 5, would be performed at the highest safety standards.

He said that the aerial display would be done within the evening hours of between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

““The Nigerian Air Force wishes to inform the general public, particularly those residing in Enugu, that the aerial display is a normal ceremonial exercise and nothing to fear.

“Members of the public are therefore urged to go about their routine daily activities,” the Air Force chief said. 

(NAN)

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