Umar: Superior Information, Key to Tackling Security Challenges
Air Marshall Dikko Umar (rtd.)
By Senator Iroegbu and Adedayo Akinwale
The Former Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Dikko Umar (rtd.) has stated that information superiority is the key towards overcoming the present security challenges and future threats.
Umar made this known Friday at the flying out parade organised in his honour at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Abuja.
He however noted that any road map to improved capacity building, efficiency and effectiveness for the NAF cannot be achieved without proper budgetary appropriation.
He however noted that any road map to improved capacity building, efficiency and effectiveness for the NAF cannot be achieved without proper budgetary appropriation.
He said: “Information superiority is
the key towards overcoming the present security challenges and future
threats. Here I mean, for NAF to respond to any conflict, dominate any
situation and optimise day-to-day operation, accurate, timely and
secure information must be readily available.
“Indeed, air power as a versatile and
multi-facet instrument can be used in defence against external
aggression, promoting security and supporting people, I strongly
believe that the Nigerian Air Force can formulate a new road map that
would provide fresh conceptual template on how constitutional role
could be effectively enhanced”.
The former NAF Chief also express
despair after the fortune of the Service took a nosedive after 1980s as
it" was underfunded curiously by military regimes before the return of
democracy in 1999".
“It is my considered opinion that any
roadmap to improved capacity building, capacity building, efficiency
and effectiveness for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) cannot be achieved
without proper budgetary appropriation", he noted.
Umar appealed to the Federal
Government and the members of the National Assembly to continue to
assist, support and ensured increased funding of the NAF.
He also expressed gratitude to President Goodluck Jonathan for giving him the opportunity to serve the country at the crucial time
He also expressed gratitude to President Goodluck Jonathan for giving him the opportunity to serve the country at the crucial time
Speaking earlier at a dinner held in
his honour on Friday night, the immediate CAS quoting the world
renowned British politician, Sir Winston Churchill said his retirement
is not the end but the beginning of a new chapter of his life even as
he reflected on the legacy he is leaving behind.
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