Tinubu Urges Fast Delivery of Helicopters for Security

During a meeting with a delegation from Airbus led by Thierri Cloutet in Kigali, Rwanda, President Bola Tinubu called for the accelerated delivery of attack helicopters to support Nigeria's security operations. This request was made in light of the urgent need for modern aircraft to confront overwhelming terrorist threats in the country.

Tinubu specifically urged the swift delivery of three Apache helicopters that have already been ordered. He expressed Nigeria's readiness to deepen cooperation with Airbus in aviation defense, including maintenance and financing models for aircraft leasing.

The administration is committed to making Nigeria a regional aviation hub and fostering stronger partnerships with global aircraft manufacturers. Airbus officials reaffirmed their interest in expanding their presence in Nigeria, including potential investments in maintenance infrastructure and aerospace development initiatives.

The discussions also included broader economic reforms and collaborations in human capital development and satellite earth observation systems.