@Naija Politico


The Federal Government says it is yet to take delivery of any of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano Attack Aircraft, being manufactured by an American aerospace contractor, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC).

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of the National Campaign in Support of the Military.

Naija Politico reports the Federal Government in February, 2018 placed an order for the 12 Super Tucano aircraft at a cost of $496 million.

Responding to questions from newsmen at the launch, Mohammed said earlier delivery of the aircraft would boost the war against insurgency, which had metamorphosed from a rash-tag home grown Boko Haram group to a world teste terrorist network.

Mohammed, who solicited the support and prayers of all Nigerians for the troops fighting insurgency, added that Nigeria was still getting the backing of other countries through the Multinational Joint Task Force.

Mohammed said the launch of the National Campaign in Support of the Military was to seek the support of the citizens for the troops.

He admonished Nigerians to stop vilification, insults and other acts capable of of dampening the morale of the military, especially those fighting insurgency.

The minister stressed that the men and women in uniform who were risking all, including making the supreme sacrifice, to keep the country safe deserved the support and prayers of all Nigerians, not vilification.

“Doctored videos and pictures purporting to show massive military casualties are willfully circulated online.

“Such unpatriotic acts are discouraging and demoralizing our troops, and must stop forthwith,” he said.

The minister also solicited the support of the media to play the leading role in the campaign.

“We want to appeal to the media to show utmost professionalism in reporting the insurgency.

“They must seek official clarification before reporting casualty figures, and must realise that the military will not release the identities of soldiers who have paid the ultimate price without first notifying their families.

“They must also not reveal national security as well as military plans, since such acts can put our troops in harm’s way,” he said.

Speaking in the same vein, Brig.-Gen. John Agim, Director, Defence Information expressed delight over the launch, adding that the time to stand in support of the military was long overdue.

He noted that the responsible journalism was needed more than ever, owing to the fact that publicity fuels terrorism.

To buttress his claim, Agim recalled an incidence in 2016 when 18 of the most wanted Boko Haram members escaped into Lagos metropolis and the military had to keep the news a top secret.

He noted that if such scoop had leaked out to any journalist, it would be unpatriotic and irresponsible to publish the news because of the trauma it would have caused among Lagos residents.

The Defence spokesperson also recalled when a journalist called him for confirmation of a purported story that the military was short of and rationing ammunition in the North-East.

He said if the fake news was even to be real, it fell into the categories of stories that ought not to be published by responsible journalists because of its tendency to make people unsecured and lose hope.

Agim appealed to the media to avoid publishing stories that would break the spirit of the fighting force, promote cowardice and cause panic among citizens.

The event was attended by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, Director, Army Public Relations, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Airforce and Commodore Suleiman Dahum, Director Information, Nigerian Navy.

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/insurgency-fg-wants-tucano-fighter-jets-delivered-earlier/

And You dey abuse international community. You never see anything

In the other news. See the foreigners meddling in our elections

Hausa man no wonder he went for Tucano when f15 f16 are available.

Hehehe

All these rhetorics by the Buhari government are just the usual propaganda for deception.They knew that BH was a challenge but wickedly choose to play politic with this serious national issue.

This is a government of thievery. They paid for 12 Super Tucano aircraft at a cost of $496 million! An ancient aircraft used during the world war.
$496 million will get us up to 23F-16 fighter jets.

3 billion dollars will change Nigerian Air force into one that every country will recon with.

20 F-15C Eagle (600 million USD) for air support

4 Sukhoi PAK FA ($200 million USD) as 5th-gen stealth fighters. They're still under development. Won't hurt to be the first African country to own one.

30 F-16C Fighting Falcon/Viper (564 million USD): Extremely successful and we can use it as a multi-role fighter

2 E-3 Sentry AWACS (540 million USD): A pity that the so-called giant of Africa has none of these.

2 KC-10 Extender (265 million USD): For aerial refueling of the fighter jets. We can also use it as a cargo plane.

7 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs (118 million USD): Drone warfare is the future of aerial combat. We have a couple of chinese drones but these ones are one of the best.

15 UH-1Y Venom (262 million USD): Multi-role and all purpose choppers. We can use them ground attack, air assault, medevac....name it, this helicopter can do it

5 A-10 Warthogs (95 million USD): Awesome jets for close air support

1 B-1B Bomber (283 million USD): Supersonic bomber. It'll blow enemies into oblivion before they know what hit em

Embraer Lineage 1000 (60 million USD): For VIP transport. It'll have anti-missile counter-measures

We'll still have $13,000,000 left after buying all these. Please we should make the right choice in this incoming election. Vote someone who knows to push this country forward


*For those quoting, please I didn't put government bureaucractic bottlenecks and logistic constraints into consideration

chieyine:
@Naija Politico


The Federal Government says it is yet to take delivery of any of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano Attack Aircraft, being manufactured by an American aerospace contractor, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC).

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of the National Campaign in Support of the Military.

Naija Politico reports the Federal Government in February, 2018 placed an order for the 12 Super Tucano aircraft at a cost of $496 million.

Responding to questions from newsmen at the launch, Mohammed said earlier delivery of the aircraft would boost the war against insurgency, which had metamorphosed from a rash-tag home grown Boko Haram group to a world teste terrorist network.

Mohammed, who solicited the support and prayers of all Nigerians for the troops fighting insurgency, added that Nigeria was still getting the backing of other countries through the Multinational Joint Task Force.

Mohammed said the launch of the National Campaign in Support of the Military was to seek the support of the citizens for the troops.

He admonished Nigerians to stop vilification, insults and other acts capable of of dampening the morale of the military, especially those fighting insurgency.

The minister stressed that the men and women in uniform who were risking all, including making the supreme sacrifice, to keep the country safe deserved the support and prayers of all Nigerians, not vilification.

“Doctored videos and pictures purporting to show massive military casualties are willfully circulated online.

“Such unpatriotic acts are discouraging and demoralizing our troops, and must stop forthwith,” he said.

The minister also solicited the support of the media to play the leading role in the campaign.

“We want to appeal to the media to show utmost professionalism in reporting the insurgency.

“They must seek official clarification before reporting casualty figures, and must realise that the military will not release the identities of soldiers who have paid the ultimate price without first notifying their families.

“They must also not reveal national security as well as military plans, since such acts can put our troops in harm’s way,” he said.

Speaking in the same vein, Brig.-Gen. John Agim, Director, Defence Information expressed delight over the launch, adding that the time to stand in support of the military was long overdue.

He noted that the responsible journalism was needed more than ever, owing to the fact that publicity fuels terrorism.

To buttress his claim, Agim recalled an incidence in 2016 when 18 of the most wanted Boko Haram members escaped into Lagos metropolis and the military had to keep the news a top secret.

He noted that if such scoop had leaked out to any journalist, it would be unpatriotic and irresponsible to publish the news because of the trauma it would have caused among Lagos residents.

The Defence spokesperson also recalled when a journalist called him for confirmation of a purported story that the military was short of and rationing ammunition in the North-East.

He said if the fake news was even to be real, it fell into the categories of stories that ought not to be published by responsible journalists because of its tendency to make people unsecured and lose hope.

Agim appealed to the media to avoid publishing stories that would break the spirit of the fighting force, promote cowardice and cause panic among citizens.

The event was attended by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, Director, Army Public Relations, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, Director Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Airforce and Commodore Suleiman Dahum, Director Information, Nigerian Navy.

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/insurgency-fg-wants-tucano-fighter-jets-delivered-earlier/

Another waste of Niger delta 's crude oil money by the north.

This insurgency is definitely going to linger on for years.

Buhari laziness no go let the jet do his work

slimfit1:
Hausa man no wonder he went for Tucano when f15 f16 are available.

check the specs of a tucano before spewing trash.. how much is an f15 or f16..good morning

Okay

Ray97:
check the specs of a Tucano before spewing trash.. how much is an f15 or f16..good morning

You check the one for F15 before typing gibberish.

slimfit1:


You check the one for F15

31 million

What did you idiots do with the over 30 combat helicopters delivered to you late last year?

Foolish Government!

mad army

GOOD DEVELOPMENT.
The evil Boko Haram and their sponsors will never end well....same with every single person praying for bad news concerning our country.
Evil will never depart from your households.
So shall it be.

They must seek official clarification before reporting casualty figures, and must realise that the military will not release the identities of soldiers who have paid the ultimate price without first notifying their families.
“They must also not reveal national security as well as military plans, since such acts can put our troops in harm’s way,” he said.

Hoping they listen.

Ray97:
31 million

Really and we are paying $400 million for 4 abe

slimfit1:

Really and we are paying $400 million for 4 abe

we are buying 12 planes with other accessories like missiles and bullets with plane pats sir

skales67:
What did you idiots do with the over 30 combat helicopters delivered to you late last year?

Foolish Government!

So, helicopter and jets now dey do the same work?

Buhari is a terrorist

They want it so they can use it to campaigns... Stupid idiots

Ray97:
we are buying 12 planes with other accessories like missiles and bullets with plane pats sir

one F15 will bring down those 12 Tucano what are you talking about.

slimfit1:
one F15 will bring down those 12 Tucano what are you talking about.

lol.. na boko haram we de fight no be pakistan o... your claim is not true sha

good one

$41mln per plane seems a lot, considering that an F16, though 20 years ago cost $18mln.

Baba all the way

wink2015:


Another waste of Niger delta 's crude oil money by the north.

This insurgency is definitely going to linger on for years.

Anything, for reelection!!!!!!

Meanwhile...................................

skales67:
What did you idiots do with the over 30 combat helicopters delivered to you late last year?

Foolish Government!

They but luxurious helicopter that are being used to transport politicians.

COMPAQ:
$41mln per plane seems a lot, considering that an F16, though 20 years ago cost $18mln.

have you forgotten that even the senate did not the buying of this one.. they wont let buhari buy f15 and 16's.. besides we dont have that much money to buy such now. i believe the president did not just guess what to buy, they made enquiries and research