In a show of appreciation and support for troops during the festive season, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, organized a special Christmas Luncheon for personnel of Operation FANSAN YAMMA at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base Katsina.

The event aimed to honor the sacrifices of the troops and boost their morale, particularly for those unable to celebrate with their families due to operational demands.

Representing the CAS at the occasion, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Special Operations Command (SOC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) EE Effiom, commended the personnel for their unwavering dedication in addressing security challenges within the region. AVM Effiom emphasized that the luncheon reflected the NAF’s gratitude and reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of its personnel. He also urged the troops to sustain their operational momentum to achieve enduring peace and stability in the area.

The event’s Special Guest of Honour, Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State, represented by Deputy Governor Farouk Lawal Jobe, lauded the NAF’s pivotal role in restoring peace and security in the state. He assured the gathering of the state government’s continued support in addressing prevailing security issues.

The luncheon served not only as a morale booster but also as an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie among the troops while underscoring the CAS’s steadfast commitment to the welfare of NAF personnel deployed across various operational theatres nationwide.