President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday 29 October 2026 officially inaugurated five newly acquired helicopters into Nigerian Air Force inventory to boost its operations.

The five aircraft inducted into the NAF Battle of order at the Presidential Air Fleet hangars comprised two Airbus H-125 helicopter and three Augusta 109 Trekker B helicopters will be inducted

President Tinubu performed the inauguration alongside the Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke and other service chiefs.

The President however, did not talk to the press who were at the venue since 9am and proceeded to his plane for departure to Saudi Arabia for Umra.

The five helicopters were delivered in September 2026.

The Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke was reported saying the AW109 Trekker helicopters would enhance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, close air support, armed reconnaissance and combat search and rescue, while the H125 helicopters would improve rotary-wing availability and provide commanders with greater flexibility across operational theatres.

“Within the period covered by our one-year assessment, five new helicopters were delivered in September 2026. These comprised three AW109 Trekker helicopters and two H125 helicopters.

“The AW109 Trekker provides enhanced capabilities for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, close air support, armed reconnaissance and combat search and rescue, while the H125 enhances rotary-wing availability and gives commanders greater flexibility across multiple theatres.

“Aircraft availability is continuously monitored because acquisition only creates capabilityat the Presidential Air Fleet hangars.

when platforms are available, serviceable and supported by trained personnel,” he said.