The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the airlift of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, Edo State, in preparation for the upcoming governorship election scheduled for 21st September 2024.
This was confirmed by Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, in a statement on Wednesday.
Ali noted that the operation is part of a wider effort to ensure the timely and secure delivery of sensitive materials essential for the smooth conduct of the election.
He stated, “The airlift operation highlights the collaboration between NAF and INEC, aimed at supporting logistics and ensuring a peaceful election process in Edo State.
”It is worth noting that Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff, had recently reaffirmed NAF’s commitment to providing air transport for the swift movement of electoral materials during a meeting with INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu.
