Abubakar gave the warning while inaugurating a block of 18 units of two-bedroom flats for
senior non-commissioned officers at 551 NAF Station in Jos.
The air chief, who was represented by Director of Administration, Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
Headquarters, Abuja, AVM Kingsley Lar, said: “Let me remind personnel that they must
remain disciplined and apolitical as the 2019 general elections approach.
“Personnel are allowed to exercise their civic duty by electing candidates of their choice on
election days without meddling in politics. As always, professionalism must remain our
watchword,’’ he said.
Abubakar urged them to remain committed to building a peaceful, strong and virile nation
by keeping with the constitutional mandate of protecting the lives of all law-abiding citizens.
He told the personnel to put in their best in the career, adding that the NAF would not rest on
its oars in providing for their welfare.
“Indeed our modest efforts have led to improvements in the number of personnel who are
now better accommodated. We have accommodated 73 percent of our personnel in 2018,
totaling 17, 368 personnel.
“I am optimistic that that these 18 two-bedroom flats would greatly ameliorate the
accommodation deficiency in NAF station Jos,’’ he said.
Air Commodore Kabiru Aliyu, the Commander, NAF 551 Station Jos, said that the new
accommodation was a form of appreciation meant for personnel fighting insurgency.
“In compliance with CAS directive, I ensure strict adherence to the order and ensure that the
families of those at front lines resident with us in NAF Station Jos are fully cared for,’’
he said.